Strategic Buyer - Capital Equipment Sourcing

Winchester Ammunition; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition, Independence, MO, seeks a Buyer to lead capital equipment procurement and supplier negotiations. The role focuses on cost-effective purchasing, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to improve value and compliance with industry standards.

The successful candidate will have 4+ years in supply chain/purchasing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency with Deltek Costpoint and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business Admin/Management, or related field.
• 4+ years of related supply chain and/or purchasing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and follow-through skills; keen attention to detail, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for capital equipment, leveraging market data, supplier performance insights, and cross-functional input to secure optimum pricing, quality, and long-term value.
• Solicit bids, analyze quotations received, select, or recommend suppliers and interview prospective vendors.
• Support supplier development activities, visit suppliers to assess their technology and cost competitiveness and facilitate resolution of technical capability issues with Quality and Engineering Departments.
• Evaluate opportunities for cost savings activities.
• Monitor market trends and economic forecasts affecting assigned markets and evaluate the impact of market trends on Winchester purchase spending; collaborate with Purchasing Manager to develop strategies to address risks.
• Manage supplier delivery performance and coordinate annual supplier ratings; manage adjustments and negotiations with vendors in areas of out-of-specification material, poor quality and surplus, obsolete, or incorrect material.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Procurement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business Admin/Management

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Winchester Ammunition, Independence, MO, seeks a Buyer to lead capital equipment procurement and supplier negotiations. The role focuses on cost-effective purchasing, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to improve value and compliance with industry standards.

The successful candidate will have 4+ years in supply chain/purchasing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency with Deltek Costpoint and MS Office.