Strategic Buyer

About the role

The Strategic Buyer will be involved in the supplier development, sourcing and procurement materials to optimize the cost, reduce the lead time and develop the supply-chain to achieve the target volume on-time for the assigned products/ components and will develop relationships with internal stakeholders and become a valued partner in the sourcing process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity strategies to drive long-term agreements and cost reductions.
• Congduct supplier negotiations across multiple regions (USA, China, Mexico, etc.) to achieve savings and optimize payment terms.
• Ensure compliance with global procurement processes, guidelines, and IT systems for efficient operations.
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, evaluation, and development processes.
• Provide detailed cost analysis and supplier offer evaluations, identifying improvement opportunities (e.g., cost structures, ToCO).
• Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, R&D, Production, Quality) to align sourcing strategies with business needs.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of purchasing fundamentals including RFQ's and Negotiation Concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree (desired) or equivalent / High School Degree Diploma.
• 1-3 years of Procurement/Supply Chain experience.

Qualifications

• Communicates proactively, shares knowledge consistently, and participates actively in international meetings.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving, decision-making, continuous improvement, and risk-analysis skills.
• Possesses solid technical and commercial knowledge, including technical drawings, specifications, Incoterms, and supplier objection handling.
• Experienced with SAP or similar ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in English.

Benefits

Company paid Health and wellness benefits
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
401K savings plan with company match
Family building benefits
Parental leave

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

TBD.