Lead Buyer – Procurement Specialist
Job Description: • Leads commercial responsibility for the purchasing activities RFQ, negotiate, place and follow-up on Purchase Orders (execution and fulfillment) • Manage relationships with suppliers including commercial issues and schedule changes • Update ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) • Develop solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting • Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost/lead time reduction • Negotiate Terms of Purchase • Leads the regional commercial supplier on-boarding (manage supplier master data) and collaborates with Supplier Quality for product/process qualification • Work together with all levels of the business including SPB (Senior Professional Band) and EB (Executive Band) level • Support the commodity strategy, target panel and action plan developed by Commodity Leaders • Develop awareness/knowledge of field services • Lead supplier performance reviews • Work cross functionally with operations team Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college • Minimum of 6 years professional Sourcing / Procurement experience, or similar field • Fluent in English, additional languages welcome Benefits: • Relocation Assistance Provided: No • #LI-Remote - This is a remote position Apply tot his job