OEM Sourcing Strategist for Equipment & Partners

BW Packaging; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Packaging is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist – OEM to develop and execute sourcing strategies for equipment and products integrated into BW Packaging Systems Automation and Integration projects. The role engages early in opportunities to assess OEM capabilities and align terms across Packaging teams, ensuring business goals and customer commitments are met.

The ideal candidate has five years of strategic sourcing or purchasing experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years of Purchasing or Strategic Sourcing experience required.
• MRP and supply chain knowledge required.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for OEM equipment and services.
• Negotiate supplier contracts including pricing and terms.
• Coordinate with Applications team for quotations and delivery commitments.
• Manage purchase orders and monitor schedule adherence.
• Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Support cash-flow alignment and align commercial terms with customer contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Change management

Strategic planning

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

BW Packaging is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist – OEM to develop and execute sourcing strategies for equipment and products integrated into BW Packaging Systems Automation and Integration projects. The role engages early in opportunities to assess OEM capabilities and align terms across Packaging teams, ensuring business goals and customer commitments are met.

The ideal candidate has five years of strategic sourcing or purchasing experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and