Strategic Buyer - Indirect Procurement
Core
Strategic sourcing and management of indirect procurement commodities (services and goods) to optimize cost, availability, and inventory.
Role type
Senior strategic buyer (indirect procurement)
Builds
Service Level Agreements, long-term contracts, and supplier performance dashboards
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (power systems, marine, infrastructure)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, cost analysis, supplier quality management, inventory management, stakeholder management, problem solving, analytical capabilities
Preferred skills
SAP proficiency, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), global commodity management, supplier networking, travel readiness
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop and manage supplier relationships; negotiate pricing and long-term contracts; analyze supplier costs and benchmark competition; coordinate with global commodity managers; resolve quality and delivery issues; maintain supplier and inventory data; support engineering and production teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC