Strategic Sourcing Buyer

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