Indirect Buyer

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The Indirect Buyer will negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies to achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. This role requires a strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.

At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can‑do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say‑do ratio.

We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

• Execute purchasing arrangements for indirect categories in support of the business strategy and plan
• Identify suppliers and arrange optimal contracts in terms of pricing, quality, timing and supply availability over the term of the contract
• Develop request for quotations and proposals, analyze supplier response, negotiate, award contracts, and manage post‑award supplier activities
• Negotiate pricing, terms and commercial conditions of agreements and manage through the contract life‑cycle.
• Conduct timely reviews with suppliers to measure performance against contractual standards and performance expectations
• Develop and maintain long term relationships with suppliers to ensure a high‑quality level and reliable source of supplies and information
• Work with Sr. Procurement Manager to review category spend to develop strategies and monitor all key indicators related to assigned categories
• Review spend and industry trends frequently
• Ensure appropriate strategies are in place for optimizing sourcing and negotiation results
• Delivers savings and cost‑avoidance results and provides actionable insight supporting strategic initiatives
• Provide category expertise to internal stakeholders and serve as a liaison to operational functions for assigned categories to ensure compliance with policies and programs in alignment with the overall procurement strategy
• Collaborate with Legal and Finance to align on legal and commercial contract terms
• Initiate cross‑functional strategic sourcing teams to address specific opportunities
• Perform other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned and work independently

Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, business, finance or related field from an accredited university or college with minimum of 3‑5 years of experience with indirect procurement, procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or consulting or High School Diploma/ GED equivalent with 7+ years of relatable experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, and/or Sourcing. Candidate must have experience with working in ERP system (SAP is highly perferred).

• This position involves access to export‑controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization.
  
  If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

• Experience managing relationships with business customers.
• Knowledge of various commodities including facilities, operations and manufacturing.
• Recent experience in the aerospace/ manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Critical thinker and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while managing various priorities.

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