Strategic Buyer responsible for market analysis and supplier management in procurement processes. Collaborating closely with engineering and project management teams for optimal purchasing effectiveness.
About the role
- Strategic procurement leader managing supplier relationship, sourcing strategy, and financial planning for North American projects. Ensuring stakeholder engagement and risk mitigation while delivering value and process excellence.
Responsibilities
- Define and maintain project-specific supplier panel aligned with global/regional strategies
- Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and performance reviews in partnership with SQE
- Develop project-level sourcing strategies by Fleet approach (make vs. buy, BCC vs. localization)
- Aggregate volumes with other world areas to negotiate better terms and optimize total cost of ownership
- Contribute to project budgets with cost commitments and savings targets
- Monitor procurement spend, commitments, and variance to support cash flow planning
- Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation plans (quality, DPO, cash flow, LDs, warranties)
- Establish back-to-back T&Cs, frame agreements, manage long-lead items
- Lead negotiations and TCO analyses to secure optimal value
- Identify margin lift opportunities while maintaining risk controls
- Translate strategy into site-level actions; ensure clear communication of strategy to site teams
- Collaborate with Sales, PMO, Engineering, Quality, legal, and compliance
- Build strategic supplier relationships by creating business visibility, drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Conduct regular supplier risk assessments and performance reviews
- Ensure adherence to policies, laws, and anti-corruption standards; promote sustainable sourcing
Requirements
- Four years technical or business degree
- 3-4 years of experience in supply chain management, purchasing, materials, engineering, sales, and/or manufacturing (professional level)
- Travel – 10% (NA)
- Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position
Benefits
- We provide a variety of medical insurance plans
- Dental and vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition
- Flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave
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