Sr buyer (SCM)
Core
Optimizing material costs, developing supply base strategies, and negotiating pricing/terms for strategic Business Unit materials.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Supply Chain Management)
Builds
Strategic material supply chains for global brands
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (supply chain strategies & material sourcing)
Required skills
Cost analysis, supplier negotiation, standard costing, supplier performance monitoring, supply chain strategy development, market trend analysis, supplier auditing, contract negotiation, materials quote analysis
Preferred skills
Strategic supplier relationship management, cross-functional collaboration with SCM and Purchasing Manager
Technologies
Windows-based operating systems, Jabil software packages
Responsibilities
Analyze and project component purchase prices for standard costing; optimize overall cost of materials; develop Supply Chain strategies unique to customer or Business Unit; negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements for strategic materials; monitor and track supplier performance on cost, delivery, and quality; conduct supplier audits and performance reviews; work with Materials Quote Analysts to quote and re-quote materials; select suppliers based on overall cost and benefit including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms.
Seniority
Senior, supervisory responsibility for Purchasing staff