Strategic Buyer

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• Lead the development of and execution of category management strategies for all assigned categories/commodities.
• In line with strategic objectives, lead the negotiations to present supplier selections to Manager and steer a supply base that progresses the company objectives on quality, cost, delivery, and innovation.
• Work with internal stakeholders to define requirements for sourcing objectives.
• Evaluate competitive offers and present sourcing options to Manager that meet business requirements.
• Partner with Global Category Leads on global sourcing projects and present options to Manager.
• Ensure all selected suppliers are compliant with service level agreements.
• Lead the category and supplier spend management activities with respective spend areas.
• Conduct cost and spend analysis in order to develop cost savings initiatives through various cost reduction options.
• Lead and expedite vendor selection and purchasing decisions through appropriate competitive bid and strategic sourcing processes (leverage practices, bundling tools, etc.).
• Achieve all cost reduction savings targets.
• Monitor, manage and report on achievements on key purchasing indicators in line with department requirements.
• Immediately respond to unforeseen supply failures, working with manufacturing and supplier to avoid supply chain interruptions.
• Identify industry trends and market development for respective categories.
• Responsible for gathering relevant benchmark data, and supply market intelligence.
• Demonstrates safe working behaviors and conforms to all applicable Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and standards.

• Comprehensive understanding of construction materials such as machined parts, packaging, and other related categories.
• Strong knowledge of the key aspects of the RFI/RFQ sourcing process.
• Ability to understand value streams, cost drivers and how to break down cost structures.
• Results driven, self-starter, problem solver with proven ability to drive projects to a successful conclusion.
• Team oriented and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Flexibility to travel on short notice.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years’ strategic buying experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Purchasing

• Wholesale Building Materials

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