As the Buyer, you will have a direct purchasing position for the FCSD purchasing organization.  In this role, you will lead commercial negotiations, support critical supply issues, and manage material cost for the suppliers assigned.  You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process and cost improvements, support supplier management strategies, and ensure compliance to our standards.

What you'll do...

• Procurement:
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities 
  • Mitigate supplier cost uplift requests
  • Drive service supply improvements
  • Ensure superior delivery performance from our supply base
  • Support adherence of supplier quality process requirements
  • Execute timely new part sourcing  
  • Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies
  • Lead supplier management and engagement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with various departments, including marketing and sales organizations, supply chain, & finance to ensure process improvements align with company objectives and business needs.
  • Linkage with other functional areas to ensure leveraged spend and optimized supplier management
• Performance Monitoring:
  • Analyze supplier performance and cost data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for further process and cost optimization.

You'll have... 

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years Purchasing experience. 
• Established and successful track record of managing complex commodities and delivering optimized cost solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.