Senior Buyer

Jobtailor; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead supplier management and strategic sourcing efforts across designated categories. You will build strong supplier relationships and drive cost-saving initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes market analysis, category strategy development, and rigorous negotiation to achieve quality, delivery, and sustainability goals. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience.
• Proven experience in procurement, supplier management, or a similar role.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without VISA sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships within designated geographical areas.
• Support market analyses to understand industry trends and competitive landscapes.
• Implement category strategies to optimize purchasing activities.
• Define and establish profitable purchasing strategies for assigned categories.
• Monitor supply market dynamics to manage the supplier portfolio.
• Ensure suppliers comply with quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability standards.
• Negotiate prices and contract terms as part of SMA.
• Coordinate and guide assigned procurement categories to align price planning with company objectives.
• Identify and define cost-saving projects to drive procurement efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / SCM

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with dedicated suppliers within designated geographical areas.
• Support the development of market analyses to understand industry trends and competitive landscapes.
• Implement comprehensive category strategies to optimize purchasing activities and capitalize on market opportunities.
• Define and establish profitable purchasing strategies for assigned categories.
• Continuously monitor supply market dynamics to manage and refine the supplier portfolio.
• Ensure suppliers are compliant with quality standards, cost efficiency metrics, timely delivery schedules, and sustainability measures.
• Negotiate prices and contract terms as part of the supplier management assignment (SMA).
• Coordinate and guide assigned procurement categories to align purchase price planning with company objectives.
• Identify and define cost‑saving projects to drive improvements in procurement efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience.
• Proven experience in procurement, supplier management, or a similar role.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement and supplier management, with a strong focus on developing category strategies, negotiating contracts, and optimizing purchasing activities. Proven ability to analyze market trends and maintain compliance with quality and sustainability standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Market Analysis
• Category Strategy Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Procurement
• Supplier Management
• Cost‑Saving Projects
• Analytical Skills
• Purchasing Strategies

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Relationship-Building Skills

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Quality Standards
• Cost Efficiency Metrics
• Timely Delivery Schedules
• Sustainability Measures

Tools & Technologies

• Procurement Software