Strategic Buyer
Core
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for metal fabrication commodities to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and supply continuity.
Role type
Strategic Buyer (Procurement)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, cost reduction programs, and supply chain contingency plans.
Domain
Manufacturing / Metal Fabrication / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier selection and negotiation, cost analysis and benchmarking, risk mitigation, contract management, value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), ERP system proficiency.
Preferred skills
Experience with metal fabrication categories (sheet metal, machined components, welded assemblies), New Product Introduction (NPI) support, supplier localization initiatives.
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for metal fabrication categories; lead supplier selection, RFQs, and negotiations; drive cost reduction through VA/VE; monitor supplier performance and conduct business reviews; identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans; maintain procurement metrics and dashboards.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC
