Senior Strategic Buyer

We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Senior Strategic Buyer who enjoys building supplier partnerships, leading sourcing strategy, and making a measurable impact on cost, quality, and operational performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a strategic role, enjoys collaborating across Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain, and wants to help shape the organization's supplier network and sourcing initiatives. What You'll Be Responsible F As the Senior Strategic Buyer, you'll take ownership of assigned commodity categories while developing long-term sourcing strategies that support business growth and operational excellence. Commodity responsibility may include e:Metal Fabricatio nsCastin gsMachined Componen tsElectrical Componen tsHydraulic Syste In this role you wi ll:Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performan ce.Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships while leading contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and commercial agreemen ts.Evaluate supplier performance using key metrics and implement improvement plans when need ed.Identify and qualify new suppliers to strengthen the supply base, reduce risk, and improve total cost of ownersh ip.Analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier capabilities to support informed sourcing decisio ns.Partner closely with Engineering during new product launches, supplier selection, and design-to-cost initiativ es.Lead value analysis and value engineering efforts that generate cost savings and product improvemen ts.Monitor purchase price variance and recommend strategies to improve financial performan ce.Provide recommendations related to supplier consolidation, global sourcing opportunities, and make-versus-buy decisio ns.Maintain supplier and sourcing information within SAP while ensuring data accura cy.Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure strong communication and successful project executi What We're Looking ForSuccessful candidates will bring a strong strategic sourcing background along with the ability to influence both suppliers and internal business partn Qualifications inc lude:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experie nce).Five or more years of purchasing, sourcing, or supplier management experience within a manufacturing environ ment.Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating supplier agreem ents.Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier relationship management, and commodity stra tegy.Experience working with SAP and MRP sys tems.Understanding of manufacturing processes related to fabricated, machined, electrical, hydraulic, or powertrain compon ents.Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documenta tion.Strong analytical skills with experience in market analysis, cost modeling, and data-driven decision ma king.Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building sk ills.Ability to manage multiple priorities while leading cross-functional proj ects.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applicat ions.Logistics or broader supply chain operations experience is a #J-18808-Ljbffr