Strategic Buyer - Materials & Contracts (Hybrid)

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relationships and negotiate purchasing agreements. This hybrid role, based in Raleigh, NC, requires extensive experience in strategic sourcing and a B.S. degree. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, coupled with proficiency in advanced Excel and ERP systems. A commitment to ethical purchasing practices and the ability to work closely with engineering and production planning teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in Purchasing or related fields including Strategic Sourcing.
• C.P.M. or C.P.S.M. certification is a plus.
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier relationships.
• Negotiate procurement of commodities and services.
• Analyze procurement transactions for cost improvement.
• Provide management with market forecasts and price trends.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Supplier relationship management

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Education

B.S. Degree

Tools

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Teams

ERP software

Job description

A leading technology company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relationships and negotiate purchasing agreements. This hybrid role, based in Raleigh, NC, requires extensive experience in strategic sourcing and a B.S. degree. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, coupled with proficiency in advanced Excel and ERP systems. A commitment to ethical purchasing practices and the ability to work closely with engineering and production planning teams is essential.