Senior Strategic Buyer & Sourcing Lead

Remote Jobs; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Professional development

Competitive compensation & incentives

Diverse stakeholders

Job summary

Remote Jobs in Stratford, CT is seeking a Buyer/Procurement Analyst to drive sourcing and procurement activities that support daily operations. You will influence supply chain strategy and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize purchasing processes for critical components and services.

The role demands a minimum of 10 years in procurement, strong project management, and proficiency with procurement systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of procurement or buying experience.
• Advanced verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with procurement systems.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and urgency.
• Ability to work independently and within team settings.
• Customer-focused mindset with advanced communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase electrical components, machinery, raw materials, packaging, and services essential to business operations.
• Analyze statistical data to assess product feasibility and set competitive price objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure quality, reliability, and timely delivery.
• Review supplier proposals, negotiate pricing, recommend suppliers, and analyze market trends.
• Prepare RFPs and bid packages; manage and coordinate modifications to subcontracts.
• Track price trends and manufacturing processes to leverage material acquisitions.
• Maintain comprehensive procurement records and approve payments.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, external suppliers, and customers.
• Occasionally travel to supplier sites as required.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Project management

Procurement systems

Independent & team work

Customer focus

Procurement experience

Job description

Remote Jobs in Stratford, CT is seeking a Buyer/Procurement Analyst to drive sourcing and procurement activities that support daily operations. You will influence supply chain strategy and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize purchasing processes for critical components and services.

The role demands a minimum of 10 years in procurement, strong project management, and proficiency with procurement systems.