Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Strategic Sourcing Buyer Our Bethlehem facility is growing, and we are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Buyer to join our team!

The Strategic Sourcing Buyer has the responsibility to identify the right supply partners, supplier capacity plans, and structure long term agreements for critical strategic sources of supply. Review current and future demand to obtain quotes, determine best value, recommend suppliers for award and negotiate prices with the Sourcing and Contracts teams. This position will report to the Purchasing Manager but is expected to operate under limited supervision and mentor more junior team members.

Location:

Bethlehem, PA (on-site)
Salary: $89,900 - $115,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition IEmployee Stock Purchase PlanIInclusive & Supportive Culture Your Challenge Develop, gain approval, and execute on strategic sourcing strategy thru the solicitation and evaluation of bids, selecting and/or recommending suppliers and negotiation of price, delivery, and service and present / gain approval of orders from SC Management.

Develop and expand a global supply base that ensures the best value for service, quality, pricing and innovation.

Conduct market research for assigned categories to include monitoring of market trends and supply/demand factors, technology advancements and communications to help in the decision making process to meet the strategic goals of the organization.

Follows up on all awards until completion of order to provide tracking on newly awarded parts/suppliers to mitigate risk of delivery to EPD.Leads negotiations for major purchases by developing or compiling statistical information and gathering other data as required.

Proactively seek cost reduction through research, communication and planning through applying effective purchasing techniques.

Comply with corporate policies, procedures and underlying Federal, State and or Local regulations concerning the purchase or shipments of goods, materials and services.

Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies in response to changing market conditions.

Demonstrated written, analytical, and verbal skills with suppliers and customers (internal and external).Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal customers.

Collaborate with other CW business units / teams to ensure suppliers’ capacity and capability are balanced with EPD’s workload d/understand Purchase Orders and Terms and Conditions.

Read/understand published pricing indices and learning curves.

Teach/mentor other sourcing team members.

Assist sourcing management as necessary.

Travel required (25-50%)What You Bring6-8 years of related Sourcing experience in direct and indirect materials.

Previous government procurement experience and knowledge of FARs/DFARs is highly desirable.

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Business Management, or equivalent education and experience is required.

Program/project management experience is highly desirable.

Experience with capacity planning and long-term agreements is highly desirable.

Experience with international sourcing and import / export laws is desirable.

Prior experience working in a matrixed, PMO-led organization is desirable.

Excellent analytical and negotiation skills

Excellent communication…