Strategic Buyer- Direct Materials NA

The Strategic Buyer Direct Materials (North America) is responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives managing supplier relationships and leading commercial negotiations across assigned commodities. This role plays a critical part in optimizing cost quality and delivery performance while strengthening a competitive and resilient supply base.

This position partners closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering Quality Logistics and Operations and serves as an integrated member of the global commodity organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including supplier selection RFQs contract negotiation and cost reduction programs
• Develop and implement commodity strategies aligned with business objectives and annual savings targets
• Negotiate pricing contracts and commercial terms with domestic and international suppliers
• Evaluate supplier capabilities performance and risks to ensure quality reliability and continuity of supply
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities from sourcing through contract execution and delivery
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance across cost quality and delivery metrics
• Analyze market trends cost drivers and supplier quotations to support data-driven decision making
• Identify and execute localization opportunities (transition from foreign to North American sourcing where applicable)
• Lead or support annual price negotiations and business planning for assigned commodities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supplier-related escalations (quality logistics pricing discrepancies)
• Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships to support long-term strategic partnerships
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior buyers as applicable
• Participate in global commodity teams and initiatives including potential international collaboration or travel

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or a related field
• 3 years of experience in procurement strategic sourcing or supply chain roles
• Proven experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing commercial relationships
• Experience in strategic sourcing and cost savings initiatives within a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to direct material purchasing (e.g. metals castings hydraulics components or similar)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret pricing structures cost drivers and market data
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Excel

Preferred

• Experience with commodity management or regional/global sourcing strategies
• Familiarity with international supply chains and foreign sourcing
• Experience supporting supplier development and localization initiatives
• Knowledge of quality and logistics escalation processes

Additional Information :

 Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability / veterans

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time