Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Leadership

GEDIA GEORGIA LLC; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Teamwork culture

Job summary

GEDIA Georgia LLC is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing, negotiate supplier agreements, and ensure uninterrupted materials flow for North America operations.

The role requires 5–7 years in automotive procurement, a related bachelor's degree, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. Experience with SAP and ERP systems is preferred, with opportunities to collaborate across multiple functions and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain experience within the automotive industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for automotive components, materials, tooling, equipment, and services.
• Lead supplier sourcing activities, including RFIs, RFQs, supplier evaluation, and supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements to improve profitability and mitigate supply risks.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives across assigned commodities.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and overall service levels.
• Support new product launches by participating in APQP, PPAP, engineering changes, and program implementation activities.
• Identify and address supply chain risks, capacity concerns, and market fluctuations.
• Develop and onboard new suppliers in partnership with Supplier Development Engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Projects, Quality, Operations, Logistics, Production, and Supply Chain teams to achieve business objectives.
• Manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, supplier records, and procurement documentation within SAP and approved purchasing systems.
• Prepare purchasing metrics, analyses, and reports that support strategic decision-making and operational excellence.
• Build strong supplier relationships that support long-term business success and performance expectations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

GEDIA Georgia LLC is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing, negotiate supplier agreements, and ensure uninterrupted materials flow for North America operations.

The role requires 5–7 years in automotive procurement, a related bachelor's degree, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. Experience with SAP and ERP systems is preferred, with opportunities to collaborate across multiple functions and drive continuous improvement.