Implementation Buyer – Engineering, Professional Services

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a procurement professional to lead category strategies and deliver measurable cost savings in a fast-paced environment. You will drive complex supplier negotiations, develop benchmarked sourcing models, and align spend with finance targets.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional initiatives, improving processes, and building a robust supplier base for high-value services. A US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or category management, with exposure to services or technical procurement.
• Strong track record of delivering measurable cost savings and driving strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience developing and executing category strategies, including market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier segmentation.
• Advanced negotiation skills with experience in complex commercial agreements and contract structuring.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into effective sourcing and commercial strategies.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen, including spend analysis and cost modeling.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead without direct authority.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, transformation-driven environment.
• Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., Ariba), Excel (advanced), and PowerPoint.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of forward-looking category strategies aligned with Product Development priorities
• Drive transformation from time-and-material engagements to deliverable-based, performance-driven sourcing models
• Identify and implement global benchmarking, should-cost modeling, demand management, and supplier consolidation
• Deliver year-over-year cost savings through strategic negotiations, commercial restructuring, and continuous market testing
• Analyze spend, supplier cost structures, and industry benchmarks to uncover cost reduction opportunities and improve total cost of ownership
• Partner with Finance and stakeholders to align budgets, forecasts, and sourcing strategies with enterprise cost targets
• Build and manage a competitive supply base across specialized service providers
• Lead supplier negotiations for complex, high-value contracts
• Drive supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve procurement processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, transparency, and data-driven decision-making
• Interface with Supply Chain, business owners, Finance, Legal, and external partners
• Influence stakeholders to adopt best-in-class sourcing practices
• Lead or support strategic initiatives, workshops, and supplier engagements

Skills

Advanced negotiation skills

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Cost savings delivery

Spend analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

Ariba

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Lead development and execution of forward-looking category strategies aligned with Product Development priorities
• Drive transformation from time-and-material engagements to deliverable-based, performance-driven sourcing models
• Identify and implement global benchmarking, should-cost modeling, demand management, and supplier consolidation
• Deliver year-over-year cost savings through strategic negotiations, commercial restructuring, and continuous market testing
• Analyze spend, supplier cost structures, and industry benchmarks to uncover cost reduction opportunities and improve total cost of ownership
• Partner with Finance and stakeholders to align budgets, forecasts, and sourcing strategies with enterprise cost targets
• Build and manage a competitive supply base across specialized service providers
• Lead supplier negotiations for complex, high-value contracts
• Drive supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve procurement processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, transparency, and data-driven decision-making
• Interface with Supply Chain, business owners, Finance, Legal, and external partners
• Influence stakeholders to adopt best-in-class sourcing practices
• Lead or support strategic initiatives, workshops, and supplier engagements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or category management, with exposure to services or technical procurement
• Strong track record of delivering measurable cost savings and driving strategic sourcing initiatives
• Experience developing and executing category strategies, including market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier segmentation
• Advanced negotiation skills with experience in complex commercial agreements and contract structuring
• Ability to translate technical requirements into effective sourcing and commercial strategies
• Strong financial and analytical acumen, including spend analysis and cost modeling
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead without direct authority
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, transformation-driven environment
• Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., Ariba), Excel (advanced), and PowerPoint
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing category strategies, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing, and managing supplier relationships. Proficient in financial analysis and negotiation, with a strong ability to influence stakeholders and improve procurement processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Category Strategy Development
• Advanced Negotiation Skills
• Cost Savings Delivery
• Financial Analysis
• Procurement Tools Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Spend Analysis
• Cost Modeling
• Supplier Segmentation
• Benchmarking
• Contract Structuring

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder Influence
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Prioritization

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Purchasing
• Category Management
• Performance-Driven Sourcing
• Supplier Consolidation

Tools & Technologies

• Ariba
• Excel
• PowerPoint