Strategic Buyer

About the role

The Strategic Buyer is responsible for procurement, cost negotiation, and subcontract management of materials and services from qualified suppliers to ensure timely delivery at or below budget. The role aims to ensure reliable material availability and supplier performance, influencing cross-functional collaboration to mitigate supply chain risks, supporting program milestones and production stability.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams to understand needs
• Lead RFQ processes
• Analyze supplier quotations
• Negotiate costs
• Manage supplier communication
• Resolve issues
• Execute purchase orders with proper documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a technical field
• 5‑8 years of relevant experience
• Expertise in supply chain management

Skills

• Proficiency in additional languages (beneficial for international supplier engagement)

Key Performance Indicators

• Schedule adherence
• Cost control
• Material availability
• Supplier quality
• Risk mitigation
• Process compliance

Schedule

Primarily an office environment with some travel to supplier sites; potential overtime during peak periods; requires physical capability to visit manufacturing facilities and handle related tasks.