Strategic Buyer

American IT Systems • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

This position typically requires 2 to 5 years of relevant experience. The Strategic Buyer manages or performs strategic sourcing work by initiating and driving sourcing and cost reduction, developing and implementing the segment strategy in the area of responsibility, and for driving strategic purchasing activities within the commodity. This role establishes supplier relationship management processes and continuous improvement goals/programs. The Strategic Buyer negotiates contracts and coordinates supplier integration plans with internal clients, and monitors market dynamics that impact materials/services availability and/or pricing. This role partners with internal clients to identify sourcing needs, develop buyer/market profiles, identify marketplace trends, and define acceptable service levels. On a higher level, this role might drive transformation initiatives (digitalization and sustainability). On a professional level, this role applies practical knowledge typically obtained through education and work experience. The role works independently with general supervision. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. The role may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years relevant experience
• Practical knowledge typically obtained through education and work experience
• Works independently with general supervision
• Ability to explain facts, policies, and practices to influence others

Responsibilities

• Initiating and driving sourcing and cost reduction
• Developing and implementing the segment strategy in the area of responsibility
• Driving strategic purchasing activities within the commodity
• Establishing supplier relationship management processes and continuous improvement goals/programs
• Negotiating contracts
• Coordinating supplier integration plans with internal clients
• Monitoring market dynamics that impact materials/services availability and/or pricing
• Partnering with internal clients to identify sourcing needs, develop buyer/market profiles, identify marketplace trends, and define acceptable service levels
• Driving transformation initiatives (digitalization and sustainability) on a higher level

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed