Strategic Buyer Senior - Military Veterans
at Randstad Engineering
job summary:
A Strategic Buyer Senior is needed for a multinational manufacturing company that produces and distributes trucks, buses and construction equipment, as well as marine and industrial drive systems in the Greensboro, NC area. The Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist leads cost-reduction initiatives, develops and executes sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships, and drives transformation projects while collaborating with internal stakeholders to optimize supply chain performance.
location: Greensboro, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $52.63 - 60.00 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Initiate and drive cost-reduction strategies across assigned commodities.
- Establish and implement segment-specific sourcing strategies.
- Develop supplier relationship management processes for performance and integration.
- Set and achieve continuous improvement goals and programs with key suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts and manage supplier integration plans with internal clients.
- Analyze market dynamics affecting materials/services availability and pricing.
- Monitor trends and adapt strategies to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities.
- Partner with internal teams to assess sourcing needs and develop buyer/market profiles.
- Define and maintain acceptable service levels and supplier standards.
Skills: Advanced problem-solving, negotiation, market analysis, and project management capabilities.
Desired Skills:
- Leadership in driving transformation initiatives such as digitalization and sustainability.
- Proficiency in managing complex supplier contracts and relationships.
- strong ability to work independently and make data-driven decisions.
Experience: 5-8 years of relevant experience, including strategic sourcing and supplier management.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Bachelors
Greensboro, NC
Randstad is a $22.5 billion global provider of HR services and the second largest staffing organization in the world. From temporary staffing to permanent placement to inhouse, professionals, search & selection, and HR Solutions, Randstad holds top positions around the world and has approximately 31,100 corporate employees working from its nearly 4,700 branches and inhouse locations in 40 countries. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands, Randstad Holding nv is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam (RAND.AS).