Buyer - Indirect Goods & Services

Lydech Thermal Acoustic Solutions (TAS); Hamptonville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lydech Thermal Acoustic Solutions (TAS) seeks a Buyer – Indirect Goods & Services to lead strategic and tactical procurement for indirect spend across Hamptonville, NC and Novi, MI. You will drive category plans, supplier selection, and negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership.

The role requires 3+ years as a buyer, a strategic mindset, and strong Excel/Office proficiency. You will work with cross-functional teams to support budgets and ensure timely supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years’ experience as a buyer.
• Strategic thinker.
• Self‑motivated and adept at independently achieving tactical objectives and completing assigned tasks.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 or another MRP application.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Strong demonstrated team skill set and can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market/commodity trends to inform category plans and supplier selection.
• Negotiate for best total cost of ownership with suppliers.
• Support annual procurement budgets for indirect spend.
• Conduct competitive sourcing events to minimize material costs.
• Develop sourcing strategies for supplier development and risk mitigation.
• Approve order requisition pricing for PO issuance.
• Collaborate with maintenance to ensure quality and address discrepancies.
• Monitor supplier performance and new part introductions.
• Maintain contracts, supplier data, and confidentiality agreements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Purchasing

Self-motivated

Team player

Excel proficiency

Word proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft D365

MRP software

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary:

This position reports to the Director, Global Procurement and will provide both the strategic direction and daily tactical support for the procurement activities in Hamptonville, NC and Novi, MI for Indirect goods and services. The Buyer – Indirect Goods & Services will be capable of quickly building credibility within the site by implementing necessary improvements and best of class purchasing processes in response to business challenges. This position will deal with a broad range of suppliers with indirect buy/spend of ~$40+ million in support of the TAS-US business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze market/commodity trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful category plans, supplier selection decisions and negotiation strategies.
• Builds relationships with suppliers and negotiates with them for the best total cost of ownership (purchase cost plus costs of operation).
• Provides strategic and tactical support in building and maintaining Lydech’s annual business plan/budget for supplier purchases.
• Conduct competitive sourcing events and negotiations with suppliers to minimize costs of materials and capital equipment for the site.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies related to supplier development, supply chain risk abatement, cost out and new product introductions.
• Approve order requisition pricing for PO issuance to suppliers.
• Work in conjunction with plant Maintenance Managers to assess quality of goods and services received and elevate any discrepancies to suppliers and management inclusive of the negotiation for goods and services that may not have met expectations.
• Regularly manage supplier performance review and new part introductions.
• Maintain purchase price files, contracts, confidentiality agreements, supplier setup information and all purchased part content.
• Leverage supplier relationships where necessary to support plant operations for the purpose of insuring timely execution of customer shipments.
• Supports and assists with plant and customer compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Other additional duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities for Consideration as a Candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years’ experience as a buyer
• Strategic thinker
• Self‑motivated and adept at independently achieving tactical objectives and completing assigned tasks.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience with Microsoft D365 or another MRP application
• Ability to adapt to change
• Strong demonstrated team skill set and can-do attitude

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As set forth in Lydech Thermal Acoustic Solutions (TAS)’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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