Sr Strategic Buyer
Core
Develop category expertise and lead strategic sourcing to optimize the supply footprint, drive cost reduction, and manage supplier relationships for a global thermal management and building systems company.
Role type
Senior strategic buyer (sourcing)
Builds
Strategic sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and cost-saving initiatives for building systems and thermal management products.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Building systems / Thermal management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, global sourcing methodologies, supplier contract negotiation, stakeholder management, data analysis, cost analysis, supply base management, issue resolution, make vs buy decision making
Preferred skills
SAP proficiency, HVAC/Engineering/Fire Safety industry experience
Technologies
SAP, MS Office Suite (Excel)
Responsibilities
Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned categories including industry trends and competition; Design and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities; Lead supplier contract and price negotiations; Identify and implement strategies for trade working capital improvement; Actively manage the supply base and drive supplier performance; Proactively identify and resolve supplier delivery, quality, or commercial issues; Leverage data and analytics to optimize procurement processes; Collaborate with international teams to leverage purchasing opportunities across regions; Achieve category-related goals such as cost savings and supplier rationalization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC