Buyer, FCDS Supply Chain

• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across packaging, service supply, and related commodity categories
• Evaluate and mitigate supplier cost increase requests through data-driven analysis and negotiation
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier selection, and contract execution
• Manage supplier relationships and drive accountability for performance, capacity, and continuous improvement
• Ensure adherence to supplier quality requirements and support resolution of quality or delivery issues
• Drive improvements in service supply availability, packaging efficiency, and material flow
• Partner with suppliers to optimize packaging solutions, reduce waste, and improve transportation and handling efficiency
• Support launch readiness and timely sourcing and availability of new parts
• Collaborate with supply chain, operations, finance, engineering, and commercial teams
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and process improvement
• Coordinate cross-functionally to execute sourcing decisions and supplier strategies
• Analyze supplier performance, cost structures, and operational data
• Track and report savings performance, including realized versus forecasted results
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and performance management

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or a related field/equivalent
• 5+ years of proven ability to deliver measurable cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and demand optimization
• Experience managing spend portfolios and tracking forecasted versus realized results
• Strong analytical capability evaluating supplier cost structures, including materials, labor, overhead, logistics, and packaging
• Demonstrated success managing complex commodities and developing effective sourcing strategies in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder influence skills
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive results
• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate independently while contributing to team success
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and performance management. Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery performance.

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Negotiations
• Cost Optimization
• Data-Driven Analysis Project Management

• Cost Reduction
• Supplier Performance Analysis
• RFQ Management
• Sourcing Strategy Development
• Spend Portfolio Management
• Quality Assurance
• Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Contract Execution
• Supplier Relationship Management

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Stakeholder Influence
• Self-Motivation

• Supply Chain
• Commodity Management
• Packaging Solutions
• Logistics
• Continuous Improvement