Commodity Buyer - Indirect Materials

Job Description This is an onsite contract position based at our U.S. and Americas Main Office location in Gastonia, NC. No visa sponsorships are available. The right candidate must be able to commute daily to our location. This contract position has an anticipated end date of 12/31/2027. Role Summary In this role you will strategically quote and source Non-Production Materials (Maintenance, Repair, and Operating materials) and Capital Equipment. Job Responsibilities Develop, share, and implement category industry knowledge and best practices for NPM and Capex sourcing Analyze MRO and indirect spend and identify opportunities for cost savings, contract improvements, risk mitigation and improved compliance with standards, policies, and contracts Achieve year-over-year pricing improvements and record cost avoidance measurements Monitor and provide guidance on procurement processes for MRO and indirects Manage supplier performance and improve user experience by utilizing Vendor Management System Work with the procurement team to provide MRO expertise in the areas of contract negotiations, supplier/pricing models, and sourcing Maintian the contract maintenance in the Corporate Retention System (Easy Contract) Seek value added vendors to eliminate waste or improve user experience Ensure compliance with Corporate Purchaisng Procedures and Policies Build and maintain trust and strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders Projects comfort and credibility with a complex group of stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization Understanding of how to manage projects toward concrete deliverables under a wide range of timelines Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline Required Experience and Skills Minimum 3 years experience with a proven track record in NPM, CAPEX, MRO and indirect procurement in manufacturing or industrial environments Experience conducting end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for MRO and indirects Experience developing and managing e-auctions Experience conducting spend analysis Proficiency using Microsoft Office software Clear understanding of how to conduct supplier and market research Strong English communication skills, including written, verbal, and presenting to others in a variety of formats Preferred Certifications, Experience and Skills CPM, CPSM, ASQ Certification Knowledge of, and experience using an ERP system (SAP preferred) Onsite Contract #J-18808-Ljbffr MANN+HUMMEL