Strategic Sourcing Buyer II​/Senior

Strategic Sourcing Buyer II

Legend Brands is a growing multi-vertical manufacturer serving restoration, cleaning, and construction professionals; performance automotive cooling markets; fish hatchery and aquaculture operations; through a portfolio of industry-leading brands including Dri-Eaz, Mediclean, UnSmoke, OdorX, Sapphire Scientific, Prochem, Chemspec, Flex-A-Lite, and Marisource.

Under general supervision, the Strategic Sourcing Buyer II/Senior is responsible for working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders to diversify how and where materials are procured, brings new products to market, and tactfully supports operational buying. This role encompasses planning, data analysis, reporting, negotiating, process development and cost management. To deliver successful results, the Strategic Sourcing Buyer must develop strong internal/external relationships and knowledge of operations.

Monday – Friday – onsite

None

• Identify, evaluate, and select new suppliers that meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Design and implement scalable sourcing plans
• Implement vendor contracts and supply agreements
• Manage Bills of Material for new products, work with suppliers and buyers to obtain cost, lead time, minimum order quantity, tooling cost, to support all phases of development and product launch
• Collaborate with other Legend Brands buyers and suppliers in the negotiation of contracts, pricing, problem resolution, and new product introduction
• Participate in Engineering and New Products Teams as an active member helping to influence best practice sourcing
• Work with Quality Assurance to ensure procured materials/services meet technical, business, and quality requirements
• Build relationships and collaborate with Sales Operations, Engineering, QA, Materials Management, Product Management, New Product Development, Accounting, and Production
• Utilize advanced Excel functionality and D365 to analyze data, implement solutions and create successful business results
• Manage and maintain procurement-related data and systems to support reporting and analysis
• Stay up to date on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and maximize performance
• Ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Report-out to leadership on project timelines, improvement, and status
• Execute and develop objectives to improve against department KPIs.

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field required

Purchasing Certification is preferred

Previous project management experience preferred

Technical knowledge of HVAC parts and equipment a plus

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Strategic Sourcing Buyer II is required to have a minimum of 5-10 years of previous experience and working knowledge and competent demonstration of the following:

• Develop and execute category strategies
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management
• Influence stakeholders on sourcing decisions and supplier selection

The senior level of the Strategic Sourcing Buyer series and is required to have a minimum of 5-10+ years of previous experience and working knowledge and competent demonstration of the following:

• Deep category knowledge and advanced sourcing skills
• Experience leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives or global procurement strategies
• Strong commercial and contractual expertise
• Mentor junior sourcing staff
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management

Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems – D365 preferred. Skilled in the use of standard office equipment and software, specifically MS Excel

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.

Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Understanding of lean manufacturing environment utilizing 5S, Kaizen or Kanban system.

Skill in decision making by considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choosing the most appropriate one.

Applies Total Cost of Ownership techniques to accomplish objectives.

Strong decision-making skills with the ability to balance cost, quality and risk.

Ability to work with Engineering…