Senior Buyer

12 Month Contract Opportunity at Global Company

This position is with a global, publicly traded organization that operates in the Food Manufacturing sector. With 60+ manufacturing sites across the globe, this role will support the scope of a legacy site located in Delaware County, PA.

Job Description

Manage end-to-end sourcing and purchasing activities for site-related CAPEX, MRO, technical services, spare parts, facility-related services, utilities, laboratory consumables/services/equipment, and other indirect operational needs not managed at Group level, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Develop and execute sourcing strategies for local/site indirect spend categories to ensure the most efficient procurement of goods and services at the best total cost of ownership, while safeguarding service, quality, operational continuity, and compliance. Lead supplier identification, qualification, and negotiation processes to secure capable vendors and competitive commercial agreements. Collaborate closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, quality, finance, and other key site stakeholders to align procurement plans with business priorities, technical requirements, and plant operational needs. Apply the appropriate purchasing approach depending on the situation, including strategic sourcing, tactical sourcing, spot buys, contract-based procurement, and structured negotiation. Challenge, clarify, and help improve internal specifications and requirements to enable efficient sourcing, reduce rework, and shorten lead times. Build and maintain a prioritized action pipeline for the site, supported by spend analysis and stakeholder alignment, and translate this into concrete initiatives for cost optimization, supplier performance improvement, operational reliability, and risk mitigation. Manage supplier relationships in a disciplined and proactive manner, including contract negotiation, supplier performance follow-up, and supplier risk mitigation, ensuring that vendors deliver the expected performance in service, quality, and total cost of ownership. Support or lead issue resolution between suppliers and internal stakeholders. Ensure full compliance with Group purchasing policies, tendering rules, approval workflows, documentation requirements, contract governance, and audit expectations. Act as a link between the local/site procurement activity and the wider Global Purchasing Organization, ensuring local execution is aligned with global agreements, governance, and broader procurement standards. Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready procurement documentation, supplier records, and contract files, and provide regular and ad hoc reporting as needed. Support the maturation of procurement processes and ways of working at site level, helping position procurement as a proactive business partner rather than only a transactional service function. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree required; Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a technical field is strongly preferred. Language: English written and spoken fluently. Strong command of Microsoft Office tools. Knowledge of SAP, Coupa and/or IBM Maximo is a strong advantage. Minimum of 8 years of procurement experience in an international company (preferably in food/pharmaceutical/chemical industries), within the manufacturing sector. Proven expertise in sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and site / operational procurement. Proven success in managing indirect spend categories in a plant or industrial environment, especially CAPEX, MRO, technical services, and operational service categories. Strong capability in stakeholder management, including the ability to work cross-functionally, push back constructively, align priorities, and influence decisions without formal authority. High level of autonomy, ownership, adaptability, and resilience in fast-paced and changing environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound, timely, and risk-aware decisions. Strong understanding of procurement compliance, internal controls, approvals, tendering discipline, and documentation standards. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, ensuring procurement activities align with procurement objectives and stakeholder needs. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools.

What's on Offer

Long Term Contract/Temporary Position! 12 Months with potential to be considered for a Full-Time, Permanent Position (should role arise). Competitive Pay Rate: $45-65/hour Health, Dental & Vision Benefits Available on Day 1 of Employment Start ASAP! HYBRID work schedule! The site this role supports is located in Delaware County, PA (2-3 days/week on-site) Assist in redesigning core supplier metrics and category strategic spend initiatives with exposure to global leadership team