Strategic Sourcing Buyer Staff IV – Indirect Goods and Services
Core
Lead strategic sourcing and buying of indirect goods and services, including construction, facilities maintenance, and capital projects, to drive competitive value and operational excellence.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing buyer (indirect goods and services)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier agreements, and cost savings for construction, facilities, and capital project categories
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Construction & Facilities Management
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, market analysis, contract negotiation, financial acumen, procurement lifecycle management
Preferred skills
Construction and facilities MRO sourcing experience, aerospace sector regulatory knowledge, Ariba and SAP proficiency
Technologies
Ariba, SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing and buying of indirect goods and services; manage a diverse book of spend across indirect categories; conduct formal market analysis; develop negotiation strategies and contract structures; administer sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs); forecast and plan product and service demand; implement procedures to evaluate supplier performance; drive vendor relations post-award through SRM.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC