Strategic commodity buyer

We are currently seeking a Strategic commodity buyer in our Pittsburgh, PA location.

Position Overview:

The Strategic commodity buyer identifies, selects, and manages supplier relationships for assigned products and services (with high technical or commercial complexity and/or medium volume spend commodities) to ensure that products and services are delivered to the quality, cost and delivery performance levels required. May ensure all engineering, customer, security, and EHS requirements are met. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned commodities. This position reports to the Purchasing Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Defines, develops, and communicates with the multiple suppliers that drives a supply base committed to deliver 100% quality parts, on time, with continued effort to reduce the total cost of the commodity, and may ensure all engineering, customer, security, and EHS requirements are met
• Manages and monitors supplier relationships to ensure strategic alignment and sustainability
• Executes vision and strategy for the SCM team identifying objectives and developing team synergy. Collaborates with other internal functions to ensure that customer requirements are met
• Reviews RFQ packages and spreadsheet analysis to make recommendations for improvement. Identifies potential suppliers and makes recommendations on supplier selection and quality compliance
• Performs supplier negotiations & determines most competitive total cost solutions using creativity and wide degree of latitude. Reduction of non-value costs, drive for Kanban and VMI results
• Executes plans to meet customer commitment to deliver 100% quality parts, on time, with continuous emphasis on cost containment. Drives projects for Sourcing team ensuring objectives are met and communication channels are effective
• Investigate alternate components to present to engineering if lead times will not meet production schedule
• Other duties as directed
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience
• At least three years related experience in a direct purchasing role
  
  

Desired Skills and Experience:

• A strong background in Electro-Mechanics is desired
• Excellent Negotiation skills
• Excellent Sourcing Skills
• Ability to collaborate with team members and other departments
• Expert critical thinking skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexible and open to change
• Experience with MRP systems
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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