Buyer IV
Core
Selecting strategic suppliers, managing supplier performance, and optimizing material costs for specific business units.
Role type
Senior Buyer / Sourcing Manager
Builds
Approved Manufacturer's Lists (AML) and reliable sourcing options for business units
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Supplier selection and negotiation, Cost optimization, Supplier performance monitoring, Contract negotiation, Inventory control, Strategic sourcing
Preferred skills
Market trend analysis, Supply chain strategy development, Team supervision
Technologies
Standard Costing process, AML systems
Responsibilities
Select suppliers based on cost, quality, and service; Monitor and audit supplier performance; Negotiate terms and conditions; Supervise and train purchasing staff; Control stocking and obsolete materials; Analyze and project component purchase prices; Develop Supply Chain strategies for customers.
