Senior Buyer

Segula Technologies; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Greensboro, NC, seeks a Commodity Buyer to manage supplier relationships and enhance supply chain performance. The role involves strategic sourcing and negotiations to ensure quality, delivery, and sustainability standards are met. Ideal candidates possess extensive purchasing experience and a relevant degree, combined with strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic purchasing experience.
• Proven negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for supply chain performance and product quality.
• Drive negotiations and agreements with suppliers.
• Manage purchasing activities related to production orders and logistics.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Business Acumen

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering

Job description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

Job Description

This Commodity Buyer is accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) of suppliers within the Electronics segment. You will be responsible for making sure that the segment business plan is implemented through the selection of the right suppliers, and by continuously securing supplier QDCFTSR performance by using the tools and purchasing/cross-functional network during production and post-production phases. This position will be based out of our Greensboro, NC headquarter location and will report to the Head Electronics Purchasing North America.

Qualifications

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance, enhanced product quality, innovative technology, and maximum value
• Drive negotiations and executive agreements with suppliers within your segment
• Contribute to segment business plan & be an active member in the global network of Buyers
• Collaborate with other members of the global supply chain to successfully develop and execute global supply chain and technology strategies
• Drive all relevant activities to deliver on Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management targets (QDCFTSR)
• Forecast cost evolution for scope of responsibility
• Manage and negotiate product/processes changes during production phase and after production phases
• Perform daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics, and financial flows to the suppliers

What We Are Looking For
• 5+ years of strategic purchasing (e.g. end-to-end supplier relationship management, sourcing, negotiations, contracts) experience
• Proven negotiation and communication skills
• Strong business acumen, agile in way of working
• Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.