Strategic Category Buyer
Core
Develop and execute multi-year strategic sourcing plans for indirect spend categories (Logistics, Professional Services, MRO) across USMCA subsidiaries to drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and service improvements.
Role type
Strategic Category Buyer (Indirect Procurement)
Builds
Strategic sourcing plans, supplier contracts, and optimized supply chain models for indirect categories.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing procurement (lasers, machine tools, electronics)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, spend analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, change management, risk mitigation, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
SAP proficiency, lean manufacturing knowledge, technical writing, procurement law knowledge
Technologies
SAP, MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Responsibilities
Develop and implement multi-year strategic sourcing plans; lead market research, spend analysis, and RFx processes; negotiate complex commercial contracts; manage key supplier relationships and performance reviews; identify cost-reduction and working capital optimization opportunities; present procurement data and impact to senior leadership; ensure compliance with company policies and ethical standards
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC