Senior Direct Materials Buyer | Strategic Sourcing & Supply

MYTEX Polymers US Corp; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

MCC Group is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across multiple US sites. You will optimize costs, improve processes, and collaborate with global procurement to align with corporate standards.

The role requires 10+ years in purchasing, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and experience with SAP and MS Office. Travel up to 20% and a focus on compliance and continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 10+ years in purchasing or supply chain management; five years or more of purchasing experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Familiar with Contracts, NDAs, MSAs and all agreements.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Research, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products with attention to specified target market and demographics.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
• Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required.
• Develop innovative procurement processes. (Includes S4 Hana)
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
• Collaborate with Central/Global Procurement on applicable corporate contracts, standards, and cross-business sourcing initiatives while retaining responsibility for PCBG business unit execution and results.
• Explore alternate sources with R&D for raw material supply and cost based on product development
• Assess contracts, terms and quotations from potential suppliers. Further assesses financial risks of purchases.
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements.
• Act as Business Relationship Partner for Performance Polymers Division ensuring business direct procurement needs are understood, aligned, and met
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
• Will work with Inventory Manager to achieve Goals and Objectives (Includes Working Capital)
• Attend trade shows, product exhibitions, and conferences to maintain understanding of new products and trends. (As Needed)
• May act in place of the purchasing manager as required and authorized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

MCC Group is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across multiple US sites. You will optimize costs, improve processes, and collaborate with global procurement to align with corporate standards.

The role requires 10+ years in purchasing, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and experience with SAP and MS Office. Travel up to 20% and a focus on compliance and continuous improvement are essential.