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Strategic Sourcing Buyer

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The Strategic Sourcing Buyer role focuses on developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing supplier networks to ensure supply chain resilience and cost-effectiveness. Responsibilities include leading sourcing activities, strengthening supply chain continuity, driving product cost improvements, and fostering cross-functional collaboration for a role based in Saugerties, NY.

Ansvarsområden

  • Develop and execute category strategies for assigned commodities.
  • Build and maintain an optimal supplier portfolio.
  • Establish effective integrated material supply methods.
  • Conduct structured supplier performance reviews and drive corrective actions.
  • Ensure sourcing strategies support divisional sustainability objectives.
  • Develop and maintain business continuity plans for critical suppliers.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory, ethical, environmental, and corporate governance requirements.
  • Secure supplier capacity through proactive planning.
  • Embed agility requirements into SLAs.
  • Monitor and communicate developments affecting purchased parts.
  • Identify, lead, and deliver cost reduction initiatives.
  • Collaborate closely with manufacturing to optimize material flow.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) thinking.
  • Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders.
  • Establish effective communication channels and governance with divisional teams.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to the supply chain team.
  • Facilitate early supplier engagement in technology and product development.
  • Assess supplier capability gaps against future technology requirements.
  • Share relevant technology, market, and supply chain trends.

Krav

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain.
  • CIPS qualification Level 4.
  • Minimum 10 years procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • 5 years in a strategic role or experience in developing category strategies.
  • Cost analysis and supply market intelligence.
  • Proficient in reading and understanding technical drawings.
  • Excellent communication skills across all levels of an organisation, both internally and externally with suppliers.
  • Track record improving supply chains, supplier relationships and performance.
  • Procurement and supply chain best practices.
  • ERP Experience preferential (e.g., SAP, Encompix, Oracle).
  • Ability to work in a complex and fast-moving business environment.
  • Excellent planning, organisation and task prioritisation skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Önskade kvalifikationer

  • A willingness to demonstrate/develop product knowledge within a category.
  • Ability to adapt, focus and reprioritise effectively, meeting deadlines in a dynamic, fast changing environment.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Dealing with Ambiguity.
  • Process Management.
  • Drive for Results.
  • Customer Focus.
  • Managing & Measuring performances.
  • Continuous improvement mindset and techniques.

Förmåner

  • Culture of trust and accountability
  • Lifelong learning and career growth
  • Innovation powered by people
  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits
  • Health and well-being
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Atlas Copco Group

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Saugerties, United States

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Kandidatexamen, Yrkeshögskola

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