Strategic Buyer

LS Solutions; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Community engagement initiatives

Job summary

LS Solutions in Greensboro, NC seeks a Strategic Buyer responsible for sourcing, cost negotiation, and subcontract management to ensure timely delivery at or below budget. This role involves coordinating with internal teams, leading RFQ activities, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to mitigate risks.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of supply chain experience, with 10–25% travel to supplier facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with internal teams to understand needs and review requisitions for accuracy.
• Leading RFQ processes, analyzing supplier quotes, and applying negotiation strategies to optimize value and mitigate risks.
• Managing supplier communications, resolving issues related to orders, quality, and performance, and ensuring compliance with agreements.
• Executing purchase orders, maintaining documentation, monitoring deliveries, and supporting procurement operations and cross-team initiatives.

Skills

RFQ management

Supplier negotiation

Procurement strategy

Cost optimization

Education

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

Job description

We are seeking a Strategic Buyer responsible for procurement, cost negotiation, and subcontract management of materials and/or services from qualified suppliers to ensure timely delivery at or below budget.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Collaborating with internal teams to understand needs and review requisitions for accuracy.
• Leading RFQ processes, analyzing supplier quotes, and applying negotiation strategies to optimize value and mitigate risks.
• Managing supplier communications, resolving issues related to orders, quality, and performance, and ensuring compliance with agreements.
• Executing purchase orders, maintaining documentation, monitoring deliveries, and supporting procurement operations and cross-team initiatives.

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain management.

Working Conditions Primarily office-based with 10–25% travel to supplier facilities for reviews, assessments, and coordination. Overtime may be needed during project surges, with physical requirements including visits to manufacturing sites, ability to lift up to 10 lbs, and adherence to safety standards. Proficiency in additional languages is advantageous.

This role offers competitive compensation, benefits, career growth opportunities, and additional perks such as tuition assistance, wellness programs, and community engagement initiatives.