Strategic Buyer
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Accentuate Staffing is recruiting for a Strategic Buyer for a direct hire role with a client in the Goldsboro area. The Strategic Buyer acts as an authorized agent of the company to commit resources. Responsible for driving exceptional supplier performance thus minimizing risk by creating a world-class supply chain for a sub-set of commodities across multiple LOB’s to maximize potential earnings through favorable prices and terms to exceed expectations of the business unit.
Compensation for the role is competitive depending on level of experience, generally in the 60-75K range.
Responsibilities:
- Use in-depth knowledge of markets, suppliers and company requirements to maintain availability of cost-effective suppliers of needed materials.
- Study trends to identify risks and opportunities to solve potential supply chain problems and seek opportunities for innovation.
- Align commodity strategy with key stakeholders and business plan, including identification and qualification of new suppliers globally.
- Arrange logistic and facilitate lean inventory management.
- Support New Product Development as a Program Buyer and Product Support Purchasing as a Commodity Manager.
Requirements:
- Minimum of a 4 year degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience with Oracle and Lean Six Sigma is preferred.
