Strategic Sourcing Buyer

QubicaAMF • Mechanicsville, VA

2d • $80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Buyer is responsible for the development and implementation of sourcing and procurement strategies, assessing supplier risk, and balancing inventory levels adequately against demand to meet production schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Business, supply chain management, engineering, or related field and/or 5 years of experience in procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Expertise in MS Excel required.
• Experience managing critical supplier relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal) and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical & quantitative skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and in a collaborative team setting.
• Exceptional organizational skills to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to influence different business partners across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop supply chain strategies – create and implement strategies for sourcing materials and services domestically and internationally that align with business objectives.
• Identify new supplier opportunities for assigned projects and negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, etc., to bring the best overall value to the company.
• Assess and mitigate risk within the supply chain to ensure continuity and stability.
• Identify and develop process improvements within the supply chain by continuously improving techniques, methods, and approaches to procurement strategies.
• Manage inventory levels for phase-in/phase-out opportunities for assigned product categories.
• Participate in new product development process for the introduction and release of new products.
• Actively manage product changes into production plans.
• Coordinate with inventory buyers and supply chain leaders to identify and reconcile constraints, supply shortages, and their impact on customer fulfillment satisfaction (e.g., parts shortages, backorders).
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure suppliers meet and exceed quality standards and lead supplier performance appraisals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain operational SOPs.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k with employer contribution, PTO, paid Holidays, and an on-site fitness center.

What This Job Offers

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