Strategic Buyer

Job Title: Strategic Buyer

Location: Greensboro, NC  (Day 1 Onsite )

Key Responsibilities

• Manages or performs strategic sourcing work by initiating and driving sourcing and cost reduction, developing and implementing the segment strategy in the area of responsibility, and for driving strategic purchasing activities within the commodity.
• Establishes supplier relationship management processes and continuous improvement goals/programs
  • Negotiates contracts and coordinating supplier integration plans with internal clients
  • Monitors market dynamics that impact materials/services availability and/or pricing
  • Partners with internal clients to identify sourcing needs, develop buyer/market profiles, identify marketplace trends, and define acceptable service levels.
• On higher level might drive transformation initiatives (digitalization and sustainability)..
• On Professional level applies practical knowledge typically obtained through education and work experience (position typically requires 2 to 5 years relevant experience).
• May require the following proficiency: -
  • Works independently with general supervision. -
  • Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. -
  • May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.