Strategic Sourcing Buyer responsible for strategically sourcing and managing the procurement of components and/or raw materials. Identifies cost-effective purchasing opportunities, builds relationships with vendors, negotiates contracts, and ensures a reliable supply of high-quality goods.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or engineering
- Minimum of 5+ years in strategic sourcing with category strategy development
- Experience supporting initiatives and processes targeted at improving operational and supply chain execution, customer service levels, and the optimization of the 'total cost of ownership’ (TCO)
- Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing and procurement function and current best practices
- Ability to develop negotiation strategies and successfully conduct negotiations for complex agreements
- Comfortable driving change and influencing across departments
- Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps and build or improve systems
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle Preferred), procurement platforms, and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI)
- Ability to analyze spend and drive decision-making with data
- Clear track record of advancing from tactical/transactional roles to strategic procurement leadership
- Strong leadership presence and ownership mentality
- Comfortable driving change and influencing across departments
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Generous Parental Leave