Strategic Buyer

Stevens Industries, Inc.; Teutopolis (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) Match

Profit Sharing

On-Site Childcare

Education Assistance

Job summary

Stevens Industries, Inc. in Teutopolis, IL is seeking a Strategic Buyer to source raw materials, components, and finished goods for its value streams.

You will contribute to profitability, supply continuity, and operational performance through strategic purchasing decisions, data analysis, and effective management of the supplier base. The role collaborates with engineering and operations on new product introductions, negotiates long-term contracts, and monitors spend and supplier performance to

Qualifications

• Five+ years of strategic purchasing in manufacturing
• Ability to analyze purchasing data and present findings
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Independent judgment and data-driven decision making
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and ERP systems
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop suppliers through market research and analysis
• Foster relationships with suppliers and educate on manufacturing processes
• Negotiate long-term contracts with pricing, quality, and delivery terms
• Monitor supplier performance and analyze spend to drive cost improvements
• Analyze purchasing data and present findings via reports and dashboards
• Own purchasing parameters in ERP; work with specialists for transactions
• Collaborate with engineering and operations on new product introductions and cost-reduction initiatives

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cost reduction

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing software

Job description

Strategic Buyer

The Strategic Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, components, and finished goods for Stevens Industries, Inc.’s value streams. As a critical member of the supply chain department, this position directly impacts the company’s profitability, supply continuity, and operational performance through strategic purchasing decisions, data analysis, and effective management of the supply base.

Full-time Description

The Strategic Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, components, and finished goods for Stevens Industries, Inc.’s value streams. As a critical member of the supply chain department, this position directly impacts the company’s profitability, supply continuity, and operational performance through strategic purchasing decisions, data analysis, and effective management of the supply base.

Duties Include

• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers through market research and structured analysis of cost, quality, service, capacity, and delivery performance
• Foster strong professional relationships with suppliers and enhance their understanding of our manufacturing processes and future business needs
• Negotiate long-term contracts covering pricing, quality standards, cost-reduction targets, delivery expectations, and commercial terms and conditions; use relevant market indices and commodity benchmarks to support negotiations, validate pricing, and strengthen cost-control strategies
• Monitor supplier performance and analyze spend, usage, pricing, and performance data to drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, service, and delivery and identify consolidation opportunities, cost exposure, trends, and supply risks
• Analyze purchasing data and clearly communicate findings through accurate reports, graphs, dashboards, and presentations
• Own the purchasing parameters for every item within the assigned commodity portfolio in the ERP, including lead times, order multiples, safety stock, reorder points, and supplier assignments. This role does not routinely place purchase orders. Transactional ordering is performed by the Purchasing Specialists
• Partner with engineering, operations, and value stream teams on new product introductions, material substitutions, and cost-reduction initiatives

Requirements

• At least five years of strategic purchasing or buyer experience in a manufacturing environment; project purchasing experience is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to analyze purchasing and supplier data and clearly communicate findings through reports, graphs, dashboards, and presentations
• Strong supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Sound independent judgment and decision-making skills
• Proficiency with data analysis tools, ERP systems, and purchasing software platforms
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and suppliers
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field is preferred but not required

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States as we do not sponsor visas.

Why Stevens Industries?

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, every employee has a direct impact on our success. We offer challenging projects, opportunities for career advancement, and industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 200% Company 401(k) Match
• Annual Profit Sharing
• On-Demand Pay
• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 100% Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & 9 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• On-Site Childcare for Employees' Children & Grandchildren
• Fitness Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Company Events & More

Join a team that’s building more than exceptional products—we’re building careers. If you’re ready to manage impactful construction projects and grow with an industry leader.

Stevens Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Salary Description $75,000-$90,000