Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Responsibilities

• Primary responsible for strategic and tactical global sourcing ($10M+ spend)
• Supporting and co-leading procurement strategies for different commodities with the support of the supply chain materials manager
• Developing and maintaining supplier relationships and conducting annual supplier negotiations with top ten suppliers
• Ensuring purchased materials are supplied in a proper time and meeting delivery dates to minimize risk of stock-outs or revenue impact
• Monitoring supplier performance to ensure proper feedback and corrective actions are in place to improve quality and delivery
• Managing inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies of products are always available
• Leading and coordinating procurement assignments for new product development and engineering changes
• Managing capabilities of existing and future supply base to ensure they meet the needs of our business
• Driving and executing supplier savings projects (external and internal)
• Implementing and continuously improving standardization activities
• Supporting implementation of Global Commodity strategies
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong background in procurement and supply chain strategies
• Supply chain professional with 10+ years of experience in supply chain, production, and machine shop
• Extensive knowledge in supplier development strategies (globally and domestically preferred)
• Extensive knowledge of material flow best practices in a production environment, high mix and low volume
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain good supplier and vendor relationships
• Expertise in problem-solving working with internal and external teams
• Experience leading and facilitating supplier negotiations and contract agreements
• Strong knowledge of machining castings, forgings, and welding
• Strong knowledge in Machining and Fabrication – Bronze alloy, aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel
• Background in Operations/Supply Chain/Lean preferred
• Experience implementing ERP systems preferred
• Hands-on experience with Problem Solving / Lean Manufacturing preferred
• Project Planning / Project Management preferred

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related technical area or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Salary Range

$95,000.00 - $130,000.00 annually.

EEOC Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.