Strategic Buyer

VEGA Americas•Mason, OH

About The Position

VEGA Americas is seeking a Strategic Buyer to drive supplier selection, sourcing strategies, and contract management in support of business goals. The role works across functions to optimize cost, mitigate supply risk, and improve supplier performance. It involves sourcing and supplier relationship management, market and spend analysis, supplier evaluation, contract lifecycle oversight, and coordination to meet procurement, delivery, quality, and service expectations. VEGA Americas manufactures, distributes, and services process instrumentation used to measure level, density, weight, and pressure. The company states that its products have supported safer and more efficient industrial processes for over 60 years. Its mission is to develop inspiring solutions through innovative technologies and services, with a focus on simplicity and people. Its stated values are Curiosity, Humanity, Simplicity, and Connectivity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or a combination of education and experience.
Four to six years of related sourcing or purchasing experience, or a combination of education and experience.
Strong understanding of electronic components, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Proven purchasing experience, preferably within the electronics industry.

Nice To Haves

CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to meet capacity needs, improve competitiveness, and introduce innovation into the supply base.
Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies supporting organizational goals, including cost optimization, risk reduction, and supplier innovation.
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and lead negotiations on contracts, pricing, terms, and multi-year agreements.
Collaborate with production and logistics on capital expenditure spending for projects.
Work with operations, engineering, quality, and finance to understand business needs, forecast demand, and align procurement strategies with organizational priorities.
Conduct market and spend analyses to identify supplier consolidation, cost-saving, and supplier-performance opportunities.
Lead supplier selection and evaluation, including RFQ development, bid analysis, and award recommendations based on total cost of ownership and strategic fit.
Monitor supplier performance using cost, quality, delivery, and risk metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with key suppliers.
Partner with the quality department on supplier audits, performance reviews, and corrective action planning.
Identify supply-base risks and propose mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, inventory planning, and supplier development.
Work with management to develop solutions to sourcing challenges and present strategic recommendations for decision-making.
Oversee contract lifecycle management and ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company policies.
Track market trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies to inform sourcing strategies and provide insights to leadership.
Coordinate with suppliers to support timely and accurate procurement and maintain delivery, quality, and service expectations.