Buyer/Sr. Buyer
Core
Drive strategic sourcing initiatives for direct materials to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance while ensuring reliable supply.
Role type
Sr. Buyer (strategic sourcing & category management)
Builds
Reliable supply of direct materials for Clarience Technologies' business units
Domain
Manufacturing procurement / Direct materials
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, cost savings analysis, category strategy development, supplier quality management, ERP/MRP system management, price variance reporting, supplier scorecard management, crisis management, AI tool utilization
Preferred skills
MBA, experience with complex/critical categories, process improvement expertise
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, AI tools
Responsibilities
Issue RFQs and lead negotiations for assigned categories, develop and drive cost savings projects, identify technology trends for product development, mitigate supplier price increases, drive procurement process improvements, support supplier quality and delivery issue resolution, provide input into global category strategies, manage price changes in ERP/MRP systems, support supplier scorecard data gathering, manage supplier crises to ensure supply continuity
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/95-001-77-E60-buyersr-buyer-at-safe-fleet)