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Strategic Buyer- Direct Materials NA

Lincolnshire, IL, us💼 Full-time💰 $82,900–$82,900🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-26

Core

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and lead commercial negotiations for direct materials to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

Role type

Senior strategic buyer (direct materials)

Builds

Competitive and resilient supply base for manufacturing operations

Domain

Manufacturing supply chain / Direct materials procurement

Deliverable

Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, cost reduction, market analysis, ERP proficiency (SAP), cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Commodity management, global sourcing strategies, supplier development, localization initiatives, quality and logistics escalation processes

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including supplier selection and RFQs, develop commodity strategies aligned with business objectives, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, evaluate supplier capabilities and risks, manage end-to-end procurement activities, drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, analyze market trends and cost drivers, identify localization opportunities, lead annual price negotiations, resolve supplier-related escalations, mentor junior buyers

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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