Purchasing Buyer
Core
Sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing assigned products and services to ensure reliable, cost-effective supply of materials, equipment, and parts for operations.
Role type
Individual contributor purchasing buyer (indirect procurement)
Builds
Reliable supply of materials, equipment, and parts for plant operations
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Plant-based ingredients
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Market trend analysis, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, tendering process management, risk assessment, cost/price analysis, business continuity planning, KPI tracking, corrective measure implementation
Preferred skills
Project management, cross-functional collaboration, global sourcing standards alignment
Technologies
Commercial, legal, and risk provisions tools
Responsibilities
Research and analyze market trends to support procurement strategies; Lead end-to-end contract development and negotiation; Manage local supplier panel and conduct supplier business reviews; Ensure compliance with global procurement policies; Develop and maintain business continuity plans for critical supply segments; Define and track category KPIs including cost savings and service levels.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC