Senior Indirect Buyer — Global Sourcing & Cost Optimization

Barnes Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司匹配

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Volunteer/charitable support

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Senior Buyer, Indirect to support sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for HQ indirect categories. You will develop expertise in contract negotiation and strategic sourcing within a dynamic global organization.

The role emphasizes collaboration across IT, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Legal, and requires travel 15%–25%. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with 5+ years in purchasing or sourcing and strong analytical ability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related commercial role; indirect procurement experience preferred.
• Ability to manage requirements, lead RFx events, evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate terms, and support supplier performance.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen including spend analysis and total cost of ownership.
• Clear written and verbal communication for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Judgment, attention to detail, and balance of cost, risk, quality, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Purchase indirect materials, services, and equipment at favorable total cost while meeting requirements.
• Negotiate contracts, POs, and statements of work within delegated authority; support complex agreements.
• Drive cost savings, avoidable costs, and process efficiencies while maintaining service levels.
• Lead sourcing for projects: requirements, RFx events, bid analysis, supplier selection, and implementation.
• Reduce supplier fragmentation and align spend with commodity strategies and TCO objectives.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and requisitioners to resolve PO, receipt, invoice, and payment issues.
• Create and track POs; monitor purchasing trends and inventory to avoid shortages/excess.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance against KPIs; ensure compliance and corrective actions.
• Maintain purchasing records and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Build partnerships with IT, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Facilities, Legal, etc.
• Ensure compliance with policies, delegated authorities, and contracting requirements; support process improvements.
• Travel approx. 15%–25% as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement experience

RFx leadership

Contract negotiation

Supplier performance

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Power BI familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field

Tools

Coupa

Power BI

WAVE

Job description

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Senior Buyer, Indirect to support sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for HQ indirect categories. You will develop expertise in contract negotiation and strategic sourcing within a dynamic global organization.

The role emphasizes collaboration across IT, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Legal, and requires travel 15%–25%. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with 5+ years in purchasing or sourcing and strong analytical ability.