Strategic Buyer

Client Overview: Our client is a leading industrial manufacturer with a global presence servicing customers in the numerous industries.

Job title: Strategic Buyer

Mission: The Strategic Buyer is responsible for playing a key role in transforming a Procurement team with the ambition to be the Best in Class. Being part of the organization means taking responsibility, taking ownership, and taking risks. Yes, the journey can be challenging, yet we are supported and empowered to perform, we are trusted to be accountable and responsible for our decisions. You will contribute to managing the procurement of raw materials for the plant, being involved in the commodity strategy definition with a specific focus on sourcing execution. You will foster long-term partnerships with suppliers, as their focal point for supplier visits, business reviews and negotiations, price lists, and quality management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective relationships and communication with internal key stakeholders, such as Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, and Finance.
• You will prepare and conduct negotiations with suppliers regarding commercial terms, payment conditions, and delivery terms in collaboration with the Regional and Global Commodity Managers.
• Prepare and analyze performance, risk, and sustainability reports for business meetings.
• You will conduct a comparative analysis of the supplier’s capabilities and cost drivers to gain insights and improve spending efficiency and effectiveness for the raw materials.
• Support the execution and tracking of innovation and sustainability projects in line with our business and ESG targets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years experience in a similar role.
• Passion and interest in the Procurement area.
• Negotiation and cost-benefit analysis skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, analytical approach, and project management skills.
• Drive and initiative, high energy, and ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Eagerness to work in a team and to cooperate across departments in an international environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Fluency in English.

Other information: Candidate must show proof of US citizenship/visa/alien registration. No sponsorship will be offered for this role.