Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing for Complex Categories

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Yulee (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus and salary increase

Monthly recognition events

Wellness initiatives

Customizable benefit packages

401k, medical, dental and life ins.

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Buyer III to drive strategic sourcing for complex categories across gas and utility operations. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, leading negotiations, and managing supplier relationships to deliver cost savings and value creation.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in procurement with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, plus a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Ability to lead supplier performance management and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ability to lead complex sourcing events and high-value negotiations.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies for complex, high-value categories and projects.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to develop sourcing plans aligned with business objectives.
• Design and execute complex RFPs, bids, and supplier evaluation processes.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, commercial terms, and contract agreements in coordination with legal and leadership.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate sourcing risks (e.g., supply constraints, pricing volatility, contractor availability).
• Conduct advanced market analysis, benchmarking, and cost modeling.
• Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives.
• Support procurement planning for large capital and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure full compliance with procurement governance, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Mentor junior buyers and provide guidance on sourcing best practices.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and contribute to procurement strategy development.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost savings

Project management

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Buyer III to drive strategic sourcing for complex categories across gas and utility operations. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, leading negotiations, and managing supplier relationships to deliver cost savings and value creation.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in procurement with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, plus a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.