Buyer - Subcontracting

Würth Industry USA • Roanoke, VA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer – Subcontracting is responsible for overseeing subcontracting procurement activities across assigned commodities, ensuring optimal sourcing, cost control, and inventory alignment to support business objectives. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective subcontractor engagement. The position involves proactive decision-making, strategic cost analysis, and continuous process improvement within the supply chain function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, subcontracting, or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of purchasing principles, cost management, and subcontractor coordination.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, for cost tracking and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience identifying and implementing process enhancements.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with a high degree of accountability and ownership.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for suppliers and subcontractors related to assigned commodities, ensuring consistent performance and compliance with company standards.
• Initiate and manage subcontracting orders, RFQs, and purchase orders, leveraging data to ensure efficient procurement aligned with demand planning and operational goals.
• Maintain accurate subcontracting cost records in the ERP system, including tracking of lot charges and integration of updated component weight data.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure accurate costing and process visibility throughout the subcontracting lifecycle.
• Evaluate sourcing strategies to identify when parts should transition from subcontracted services to direct purchasing based on cost-benefit analysis.
• Monitor and address unconfirmed and past-due purchase orders, ensuring minimal disruptions to production schedules or delivery timelines.
• Oversee inventory transfers between locations and manage supplier delivery schedules to meet internal requirements.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve issues related to orders, invoices, product quality, and delivery discrepancies.
• Coordinate with vendors to adjust shipment timing or quantities based on shifting business priorities and customer requirements.
• Leverage market insights, pricing trends, and cost data to optimize purchasing strategies and inform negotiation tactics.
• Build and maintain relationships with alternate suppliers to enhance flexibility and mitigate risk.
• Participate in cross-functional discussions with sales, demand planning, and supply chain teams to align subcontracting activities with customer expectations.
• Lead or contribute to initiatives that enhance purchasing efficiency, cost tracking accuracy, and overall supply chain effectiveness.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuity across the team; provide cross-coverage support during absences or high-demand periods.
• Perform other duties as required to support departmental objectives.

Benefits

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service.
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service.
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more.
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability.
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service.
• 10 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level