Senior Buyer
Core
Senior Buyer acting as a procurement business partner for Engineering and business units, enabling New Product Introduction (NPI) projects through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract execution.
Role type
Senior Indirect Procurement Buyer (Engineering Services & NPI)
Builds
Procurement strategies, supplier contracts, and sourcing events for Engineering programs and business unit growth.
Domain
Manufacturing / Engineering Services / Thermal Management
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, project management, ERP proficiency (SAP), Lean/Quality tools
Preferred skills
APICS/CPSM certification, experience in manufacturing environments
Technologies
SAP, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing initiatives and manage supplier relationships for Engineering Services categories; negotiate contracts and drive cost savings; support NPI timelines with timely sourcing and supplier engagement; conduct spend analysis to identify consolidation and efficiency opportunities; manage supplier performance via scorecards and continuous improvement; optimize trade working capital and payment terms; ensure compliance with procure-to-pay processes and governance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC