Strategic Buyer

VEGA•Mason, OH

About The Position

The Strategic Buyer drives supplier selection, sourcing strategies, and contract management in support of business goals. The role identifies and evaluates suppliers, negotiates agreements, and works cross-functionally to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and improve supplier performance. It also collaborates with production and logistics on capital expenditure projects and aligns procurement activities with organizational priorities. VEGA Americas manufactures, distributes, and services process instrumentation used to measure level, density, weight, and pressure. The company describes its focus as developing solutions through innovative technologies and services, guided by the values of curiosity, humanity, simplicity, and connectivity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and 4 to 6 years of related sourcing or purchasing experience, or a combination of education and experience.
Strong understanding of electronic components, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Purchasing experience, preferably within the electronics industry.

Nice To Haves

CPIM or CSCP certification.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to support capacity needs, competitiveness, and innovation.
Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies focused on cost optimization, risk reduction, and supplier innovation.
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and negotiate 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 strategy with organizational priorities.
Conduct market and spend analyses to identify 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.
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.
Oversee contract lifecycle management to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company policies.
Track market trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies to inform sourcing strategies and provide leadership insights.
Coordinate with suppliers to support timely and accurate procurement and maintain delivery, quality, and service expectations.