Country Buyer/Indirect Procurement Buyer

Infotree Global Solutions•Webster, MA

About The Position

The Country Buyer executes end-to-end operational and strategic sourcing activities for indirect materials and services across designated regional sites. This role focuses on driving cost optimization, ensuring strict policy compliance, and delivering exceptional service to internal stakeholders within a fast-paced, multinational automotive environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, SCM, Economics, or Engineering (Required).
3–5 years in Purchasing, Procurement, or Shared Services (Required).
Fluent English (Required)
Advanced MS Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (Required).
High stress tolerance, excellent prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (Preferred).
Experience in a multinational or manufacturing environment (Preferred).
At least one regional language (e.g., German, Spanish, French, Turkish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian, Hungarian, Korean, Japanese) (Required).
Hands-on experience with ERPs like SAP, Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle (Preferred).
Proven track record of strong commercial acumen and supplier management.

Responsibilities

Execute Sourcing: Lead RFx processes with approved and strategic suppliers.
Negotiate Terms: Drive commercial negotiations to secure cost savings and avoidances.
Optimize Costs: Identify and implement continuous cost improvement opportunities.
Align Strategies: Collaborate with regional Indirect Category Teams on business goals.
Process Requests: Manage internal eRequests within agreed service-level targets (SLAs).
Direct PO Creation: Provide precise purchasing instructions to Order Creation Specialists.
Resolve Issues: Investigate supplier delivery delays and implement corrective actions.
Clear Discrepancies: Support resolution of pricing errors, invoices, and payment concerns.
Manage Relationships: Build strong ties with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Ensure Compliance: Maintain 100% adherence to corporate SCM policies and standards.
Track Metrics: Monitor and hit annual KPIs defined in the MyCore process.
System Integrity: Update and maintain accurate data within global procurement e-tools.