Senior Buyer - Automation & Strategic Sourcing

Bell and Howell, LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell and Howell, LLC in Durham, NC is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic and tactical procurement for automation components and services. You will own end-to-end sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, and risk management, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Finance to ensure timely, cost-effective supply of parts and materials.

The role focuses on achieving measurable cost savings, improving supplier performance, and maintaining continuity of supply in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field with procurement focus.
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience for technical manufacturing.
• Experience with automation, electronics, or high-mix manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing/commodity strategies for automation products and services.
• Lead end-to-end competitive sourcing including RFIs, bids, and supplier selection.
• Negotiate complex commercial terms and coordinate supplier agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead cost-saving initiatives, and manage risk.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Finance to ensure supply continuity.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Planning

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bell and Howell, LLC in Durham, NC is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic and tactical procurement for automation components and services. You will own end-to-end sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, and risk management, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Finance to ensure timely, cost-effective supply of parts and materials.

The role focuses on achieving measurable cost savings, improving supplier performance, and maintaining continuity of supply in a