Buyer/Sr. Buyer
Core
Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance for direct materials.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Reliable supply of direct materials and cost savings projects
Domain
Manufacturing procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, cost savings analysis, ERP/MRP management, supplier quality resolution, category strategy development, RFQ management, price variance reporting, supply continuity management (via careerplan.io/jobs/95-001-77-E60-buyersr-buyer)
Preferred skills
MBA, AI application, cross-functional relationship building
Responsibilities
Lead negotiations for assigned categories, develop cost savings projects, mitigate price increases, support supplier quality and delivery issues, manage price changes in ERP/MRP systems, support global supplier scorecards, manage supplier crises
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC