Strategic Buyer
| Category: | Professional |
| Location: | Blum, TX 76627 |
| Pay: | $110,000.00 Annually |
| Posted: | 2 days ago |
| Status: | Open |
Description
Strategic Buyer
Source, negotiate, and manage global suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality materials for manufacturing operations! Must have experience sourcing from China and working with Chinese suppliers!
What's in it for you?
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life/disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Competitive pay, and more!
Strategic Buyer Details:
Direct Hire position- $
110,000.00 to $ 130,000.00 / annually First Shift ( Monday throughFriday from 08:00am to05:00pm )
The Strategic Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services to support global manufacturing operations. This role ensures a stable and cost-effective supply chain across regions while maintaining quality, delivery, and compliance standards.
- Manages the procurement of raw materials, components, and services to support production schedules and business goals.
- Develops, evaluates, and maintains strategic relationships with global suppliers, including partners in China, Europe, and North America.
- Negotiates complex contracts to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and delivery outcomes.
- Analyzes market trends, currency impacts, and supply chain risks to inform sourcing strategies.
- Utilizes advanced analytical tools and Excel modeling to forecast demand, track costs, and assess supplier performance.
- Collaborates with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure material alignment with specifications and manufacturing requirements.
- Supports SAP S/4HANA procurement activities; experience with S/4HANA or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.
Strategic Buyer Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing procurement or strategic sourcing.
- Demonstrated experience in global purchasing, including supplier management in China and Europe.
- Experience working within ERP systems and managing supplier performance metrics.
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills across international suppliers.
- Proficiency in ERP systems; experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.
How to Apply:
Email, call, or text us today! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!
Jen Baker
4111 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
(317) 824-9822 ext.
Jen.Baker@elwoodprofessional.com
Qualifications
*See above for qualifications
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