Strategic Buyer
Core
Building, optimizing, and securing resilient, cost-effective, and long-term strategic supply chains for mission-critical defense production programs.
Role type
Senior Strategic Buyer (Category Management)
Builds
Global sourcing strategies, framework agreements, and supplier partnerships for defense and capital goods.
Domain
Defense & Aerospace
Required skills
Category management, global sourcing, contract negotiation, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, supplier relationship management, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Startup supply chain setup, custom mechanical/electronics procurement
Technologies
SAP MM, NetSuite, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Develop global sourcing strategies for key commodity groups, conduct supply chain risk assessments, lead commercial negotiations for framework agreements, perform cost-breakdown analyses, drive supplier performance management, ensure compliance with export control regulations.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC