Strategic Buyer

The Strategic Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services to support global manufacturing operations. This role ensures a stable and cost-effective supply chain across regions while maintaining quality, delivery, and compliance standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Manages the procurement of raw materials, components, and services to support production schedules and business goals.
• Develops, evaluates, and maintains strategic relationships with global suppliers, including partners in China, Europe, and North America.
• Negotiates complex contracts to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and delivery outcomes.
• Analyzes market trends, currency impacts, and supply chain risks to inform sourcing strategies.
• Utilizes advanced analytical tools and Excel modeling to forecast demand, track costs, and assess supplier performance.
• Collaborates with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure material alignment with specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Supports SAP S/4HANA procurement activities; experience with S/4HANA or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Identifies cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain efficiencies.
• Prepares and presents reports on procurement performance, forecasts, and supplier metrics.
• May act on behalf of the Purchasing Manager or Director of Supply Chain as authorized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Demonstrated experience in global purchasing , including supplier management in China and Europe .
• Experience working within ERP systems and managing supplier performance metrics.

Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities

• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills across international suppliers.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with expert-level Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems; experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.