Strategic Sourcing Buyer NC

Job Title: Sr. Buyer Job Location: Hybrid role with onsite at HQ Duration: 06+ Months Job Description Assists andor leads with the development, communication, and execution of Global Supply Management (GSM) strategic sourcing strategies and plans to procure products or services in alignment with business objectives and strategies for assigned global commodities. Key Responsibilities: Develops andor assists with Strategic Sourcing plans and objectives (short & long term) based on forecasts of future demand and taking into account economic and currency trends and conditions that affect GSM, the business, and the global commodity sourced. Works with the Business, GSSM, SSTM, Buyers, and Coordinators on assigned global commodities to prepare for, develop strategies and tactics and conduct negotiations with suppliers to obtain maximum value. Resolves contract, quality, payment or other supplyservice issues with suppliers and end users when required. Leads with the development, and assists with the communication, of assigned global and commodity intelligence. Keeps the businesses and function informed regarding market conditions, suppliers, lead times, and shifts in pricing for strategic global commodity materials and services. Thoroughly understands key commodity annual spend. Develops and executes supplier management programs for critical suppliers. Integrates technical and commercial feedback. Sets goals for improvement and track progress. Owns, manages and provides inputs for the Contributions Metrics system. Ensures all business relationships follow appropriate corporate policy and governance requirements. Leads and executes RFI's, RFP's, and RFQ's. Evaluates competitive offerings via pricecost analysis to determine the overall best offering for a product or service. Identifies cost reduction andor cost avoidance opportunities and executes projectsinitiatives to deliver cost savings. Coordinates with Legal Department to develop legally defensible, accurate contracts that reflect negotiated product and service agreements and minimize risk to Client. Works with Client Shared Services to ensure smooth transaction processes and resolve issues. Leads negotiation of contracts as they come due for renewal andor are identified through project or operational work. In addition, minimizes Total Cost of Ownership and maximizes total value (quality, price, schedule, intellectual property, service, technology, etc.). Negotiates day to day resolution with suppliers. Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance. Performance Metrics: Contribution Metrics Assigned suppliers' quality and performance metrics Global Objectives Performance StrategicCritical Suppliers andor % spend Under ContractManagement Transaction Reduction and process simplification ExperiencesEducation: Required Bachelors Degree. Experience with GSM processes and systems. Knowledge of various supply chain areas. Experience on project teams. Demonstrated analytical abilities. Desired Experience as a plant or corporate Buyer. Experience across multiple businesses, division andor technologies. Experience with global manufacturing and business through work or project experience. Experience in manufacturing - operations, planning, engineering, supply management or procurement. Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross-functional team. Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), APICS or certification related to Supply Chain. #TB_PH

Created: 2024-12-01