GSP Buyer

I am partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking a Buyer
- Global Product Support (GPS) to support aftermarket parts, supplier management, inventory strategies, and customer support operations.

This role will serve as a key link between procurement, operations, and customer-facing teams to ensure replacement parts and value-added products are available when needed. The position offers a blend of sourcing, supplier management, inventory planning, and supply chain execution responsibilities.

I am partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking a Buyer
- Global Product Support (GPS) to support aftermarket parts, supplier management, inventory strategies, and customer support operations.

This role will serve as a key link between procurement, operations, and customer-facing teams to ensure replacement parts and value-added products are available when needed. The position offers a blend of sourcing, supplier management, inventory planning, and supply chain execution responsibilities.

• Develop sourcing strategies for aftermarket parts and value-added products
• Manage supplier relationships, pricing, lead times, and delivery performance
• Issue RFQs and evaluate supplier quotations
• Drive lead time reductions and cost improvement initiatives
• Monitor inventory levels and implement stocking strategies to support customer demand
• Utilize MRP and forecasting tools to support replenishment and purchasing activities
• Expedite critical orders and proactively resolve supply issues
• Partner with operations, customer support, and supply chain teams to ensure service level objectives are achieved
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers to improve flexibility and supply continuity
• Support supplier negotiations, cost reduction efforts, and low-cost sourcing initiatives
• Monitor market trends and provide recommendations regarding pricing and supply risks

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or planning experience
• Manufacturing, aftermarket, service parts, or industrial distribution experience preferred
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
• Background in inventory planning, replenishment, forecasting, or demand management is highly desirable
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, customer service, engineering, and supply chain teams
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Visible role supporting a critical business function
• Mix of purchasing, inventory management, and supplier strategy responsibilities
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on customer satisfaction and operational performance
• Stable manufacturing organization with long-term growth opportunities
• Collaborative team environment and strong leadership support