Sr Buyer
Core
Sr Buyer responsible for optimizing material costs, developing supply base strategies, and negotiating pricing/terms for strategic Business Unit materials.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Strategic Materials)
Builds
Supply chain strategies and approved supplier lists for customer Business Units
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Cost analysis and projection, Supplier negotiation, Standard costing, Supplier performance monitoring, Strategic sourcing, Contract negotiation
Preferred skills
Market trend analysis, Supplier audit and certification, Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Windows-based operating systems, Jabil software packages
Responsibilities
Analyze and project component purchase prices for standard costing; Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements for strategic materials; Develop and execute supply chain strategies for Business Units; Manage and optimize the Approved Manufacturer's List (AML); Monitor supplier performance on cost, delivery, and quality; Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews.
Seniority
Senior, supervisory responsibility for Purchasing staff