Senior Buyer - Aluminum Casting & Strategic Sourcing

Lancesoft; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

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%.

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 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.

Skills

Sourcing negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Job description

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.