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Job Summary
As a Strategic Buyer, you’ll play a key role in shaping our sourcing strategy and strengthening the foundation of our business. This is more than procurement—it’s an opportunity to influence suppliers, drive meaningful cost savings, and partner with internal teams to deliver real operational value. If you enjoy negotiating, innovating, and building strong relationships, this role puts you at the center of it all.
This is an onsite position in Wilmington, DE at our corporate site. Team members work 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Craft Innovative Strategies: Develop and implement cutting-edge procurement strategies that reduce reliance on single-source suppliers and set us apart in the industry.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for enhancements within our procurement processes, bringing fresh ideas and best practices to the fore.
Oversee Supplier Performance: Take charge of contract implementation and steer supplier interactions to ensure excellence and high performance.
Collaborate with Teams: Work hand-in-hand with various business units to fine-tune our scope of work and/or specifications, ensuring we meet and exceed company goals.
Market Insight Guru: Leverage your understanding of market dynamics, labor trends, and rates to make data-driven decisions that support our needs.
Utilize Advanced Tools: Manage RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and sealed bids to ensure our procurement process is efficient and effective.
Resolve Challenges: Address operational, quality, service, supply, and invoicing issues swiftly, ensuring that our suppliers meet our high standards.
Measure Success: Use your analytical skills to calculate and report accomplishments, showcasing your impact on the business.
Negotiate Like a Pro: Evaluate and select suppliers based on superior quality, service, cost, and capability, ensuring we achieve competitive pricing and significant savings.
Build Strong Partnerships: Engage with suppliers to resolve issues proactively and maintain fruitful relationships.
Education & Experience
Required:
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Chemistry, Sciences, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
3+ years of experience in a similar global procurement or strategic sourcing role
Proven experience in procurement and supplier management
Project management experience
Commodity knowledge in MRO, R&D, or related categories
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skill
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