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Sr. Strategic Buyer

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reputed company is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (reputed company) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, reputed company is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers reputed company a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, reputed company had net sales of $2.1 billion.

The Senior Strategic Buyer reports directly to the Commodity Manager. This role leads the procurement of key materials, parts, supplies, and equipment for manufacturing in order to optimize pricing and delivery terms. Reviews reputed company suppliers and identifies areas where pricing opportunities may exist. Leads pricing negotiations.

About the Job

  • Leads daily purchasing activities for a specific group to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.

  • Reviews reputed company agreements to find opportunities for renegotiations; leads renegotiation discussions that can assist with more competitive pricing or terms.

  • Partners with the business to understand new product development needs, identifies suppliers, and negotiates favorable terms.

  • Identifies, recommends, and drives the processes improvement strategies.

  • Other duties as assigned.

About you

  • Bachelor or university degree

  • Three to five years of experience

  • Experience with global manufacturing companies preferred

  • Advanced knowledge in MS Office

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Strong communication skills

  • High attention to detail

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