Senior Buyer

Lancesoft; Maumee (OH); Sur place; USD 105 000 - 118 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lancesoft in the United States (Maumee, OH) seeks a Sr. Buyer for Aluminum Casting to manage strategic sourcing and procurement activities.

You will drive cost reductions, oversee supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and ensure continuous supply to support business objectives. Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• 3–6 years of direct purchasing/procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Experience managing RFQs, contracts, and supplier performance metrics.
• Knowledge of total cost analysis, supply chain principles, and landed commodity strategies.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute annual sourcing and cost reduction strategies.
• Lead RFIs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and sourcing decisions based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and contract negotiations.
• Analyze quotations and recommend best-value sourcing solutions.
• Support new product launches, PPAP activities, and cross-functional program milestones.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking, VA/VE initiatives, value stream mapping, continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor savings initiatives and maintain accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Drive inventory reduction and supply chain optimization efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and finance teams to achieve business goals.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, delivery, and commercial requirements.

Connaissances

Sourcing negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Description du poste

ensation:Comp Competitive Salary ($105K-$118K range based on experience)

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

About the Role

We seeking an experienced Sr. Buyer, Aluminum Casting to manage strategic sourcing and procurement activities for aluminum casting commodities. This role is responsible for driving reduction initiatives, supplier performance cost management, sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, and ensuring continuity of supply while supporting business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual sourcing and cost reduction strategies.
• Lead RFIs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and sourcing decisions based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and contract negotiationsli>
• Analyze. quotations and recommend best-value sourcing solutions.
• Support new product launches, PPAP activities, and cross-functional program milestones.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking, VA/VE initiatives, value stream mapping, continuous improvement projects.
< andli>Monitor savings initiatives and maintain accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Drive inventory reduction and supply chain optimization efforts.
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• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, delivery, and commercial requirements.>

liRequired Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Business, Engineering, or a, related field.
• 3-6 years of direct purchasing/procurement experience.
• Strong sourcing negotiation, and supplier management experience.,li>
• Experience managing RFQs, contracts, and supplier performance metrics.
• Knowledge of total cost analysis, supply chain principles, and landed commodity strategies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel up to 10.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing aluminum castings or other metal components.
• Professional Supply Chain certification (CPSM, CSCP, CPM, APICS, etc.).
• Automotive, manufacturing, industrial, or heavy equipment industry experience.
• Familiarity with Lean, Value Stream Mapping, VA/VE, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Ideal

The ideal Candidate candidate will have strong procurement and strategic sourcing experience, excellent supplier negotiation skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a proven track record of delivering cost savings while maintaining supplier quality and delivery performance.