Lead Strategic Buyer Capital, Engineering Design, and Electrical Equipment

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Job Summary

Are You Ready to Shape the Future of Procurement

Join our innovative team as a Lead Strategic Buyer – Capital, Engineering Design, and Electrical Equipment and unleash your potential! If you are passionate about strategic sourcing and want to make a significant impact in the world of procurement, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to stand at the forefront of our global sourcing strategies and drive excellence.

This position is onsite 4 days a week with 1 day of remote work.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Be the Leader in Supplier Relations: Act as the main communication hub for our suppliers, ensuring collaboration and alignment on initiatives that matter.

• Become a Market Insights Expert: Dive deep into supply market facts and trends to extract valuable insights that will guide our sourcing strategies.

• Design Cutting-Edge Sourcing Strategies: Collaborate with our global teams to tailor sourcing strategies that meet diverse business needs, driving efficiency and savings across the board.

• Master Analytical Tools: Utilize your expertise in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Economic Value to the Customer (EVC), and Net Present Value (NPV) analyses to pave the way for informed decision-making.

• Champion RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs: Take charge of designing and executing Requests for Information (RFIs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotation (RFQs), leading the way in supplier negotiations and securing optimal terms.

• Implement Game-Changing Strategies Globally: Partner with teams around the world to implement innovative buy strategies that resonate across regions and drive consistent results.

• Deliver Remarkable Outcomes: Leverage your problem-solving prowess to translate complex data into actionable recommendations that drive success.

• Communicate with Impact: Use your exceptional communication and influencing skills to inspire collaboration and make strategic decisions.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Sciences, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.

• 10+ years of proven experience in procurement supporting Capital, Engineering Design, and Electrical Equipment

• Ability to manage multiple projects with agility and adapt plans on-the-fly.

• Experienced negotiating and sourcing skills

Preferred:

• A CPSM, Six Sigma or Project Management certification

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