Senior Buyer Indirect Sourcing

Senior Buyer for Indirect Materials

A Senior Buyer for Indirect Materials leads the sourcing, negotiation, and management of suppliers providing goods and services that support day-to-day business operations. This role is responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing costs, and ensuring high-quality service delivery while maintaining strong vendor relationships and contract compliance. The Senior Buyer partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs, implement procurement strategies, and improve purchasing processes, while leveraging data and market insights to deliver value, mitigate risk, and support organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategy for Indirect categories of about $50 million spend that will evolve based on business needs. Indirect spend categories include Safety Supplies, Forklifts, Uniforms, Office Supplies, Facilities Management, Travel and Shop Expenses.
• Collaborate with Operational Teams across NA Large Packaging and NA Small Packaging Business Unit to execute Indirect sourcing strategies as well as day to day operational needs.
• Identify, develop, & execute savings opportunities including, but not limited to supplier consolidation, RFQ, fact-based negotiations.
• Lead the negotiation of a commercial supply agreement (i.e. contract) with suppliers included within the sourcing strategy.
• Act as project manager and lead cross functional team to carry out project implementations.
• Foster collaborative and effective communication between supply base and internal stakeholders (i.e. operations, plant specific Purchasing personnel, quality, engineering, sales, etc.)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or Finance.
• Experience in Indirect category management with a medium to large size operations of at least 20 manufacturing plants.
• Project management skills are critical to be successful in the role
• Ability to multi task while able to prioritize key priorities to impact business results.
• Excellent in communication and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• High Energy Level, Quick Leaner, Curiosity
• Strong Desire to Achieve Results
• Demonstrated strong analytical skillset. Proficiency in Excel, Tableau.
• Fact-based & data driven in decision making process
• Leader to own & drive activities within cross-functional team
• 2-3 years of Strategic Sourcing experience
• 2-3 years of Procurement experience supporting the manufacturing industry
• 2-3years of Supplier Relationship Management experience
• 2-3 years of experience working within a cross functional team
• Be self-directed and manage multiple tasks without close supervision

About Us

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development? Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company. Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team. At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment. Whether you're a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5463
• Job Category Procurement
• Locations Oak Brook, IL, United States (Hybrid)
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Pay Range The pay range is $105,000-$115,000. Exact salary offered will depend on candidate's experience, work location, skills, etc.
• Benefits Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.