Senior Strategic Buyer (Mechanical)
Core
Lead sourcing strategies and manage supply chains for mechanical commodities to support manufacturing operations and new product development.
Role type
Senior Strategic Buyer (Mechanical)
Builds
Proprietary precision manufacturing products and services
Domain
Engineering / Manufacturing
Required skills
Sourcing strategy development, commercial negotiation, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, supplier performance monitoring, ERP/MRP system proficiency, data analysis, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Understanding of supplier manufacturing processes, cross-functional project leadership, sustainability and compliance initiative support
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications
Responsibilities
Own and deliver sourcing strategies for assigned commodity groups; manage and develop supply chains to meet production requirements; lead complex commercial negotiations and contract management; develop and implement risk mitigation strategies; monitor supplier performance and drive improvement initiatives; lead strategic improvement projects across assigned commodities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC