Category Buyer

Core Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection, supplier awards, competitive pricing analysis, and commercial negotiations aligned to sourcing strategies and business priorities
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to secure optimal commercial terms
• Prepare, analyze, and evaluate RFQs and commercial offers; provide clear sourcing recommendations
• Challenge business demand by validating requirements, specifications, and volumes to optimize spend and scope
• Drive productivity initiatives and value-driven sourcing decisions

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business (or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• 3–5 years of sourcing or purchasing experience in a corporate environment
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance management
• Experience sourcing industrial services/materials (repairs, spare parts, calibration preferred)
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed environment
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and reporting skills
• Commitment to compliance, ethics, and continuous improvement

How We Support Your Success

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, short/long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, holidays, vacation time, and performance-based bonuses
• Career opportunities for growth and development

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible to accommodate the needs of the position and the organization.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability, a 401(k) with a company match, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays plus one floating day, paid vacation time, and a performance-based bonus program.

Skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business (or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)

3–5 years of sourcing or purchasing experience in a corporate environment

Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance management

Experience sourcing industrial services/materials (repairs, spare parts, calibration preferred)

Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office tools

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed environment

Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority

Commitment to compliance, ethics, and continuous improvement