Strategic Buyer/Planner – Global Supply Chain

BroadBean; Ohio; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BroadBean is seeking a Purchasing professional to execute strategic purchasing activities for assigned commodities and projects. The role supports cost, quality, and delivery objectives, working cross-functionally to optimize supply chain solutions under guidance from purchasing leadership.

Responsibilities include supplier procurement, performance monitoring, ERP maintenance, pricing negotiations, and participation in engineering changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering preferred.
• Certifications from recognized purchasing organizations are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic purchasing for assigned commodities and projects.
• Procure materials and communicate with suppliers.
• Assist in capacity planning and monitor stock levels to meet demand.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure uninterrupted material supply for production.
• Track and report supplier performance metrics regularly.
• Maintain ERP data accuracy for components in scope.
• Maintain pricing agreements and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor PPV fluctuations for assigned materials.
• Prepare monthly supply chain data reports.
• Handle RFQs, negotiate costs and timing, PPAP in ECN changes.
• Lead Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) meetings with suppliers.
• Process product deviation requests as needed.
• Document parts and supplier information per guidelines.
• Identify opportunities and manage supplier contracts.
• Communicate cross-functional program updates and cost savings.
• Foster cross-department relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor market trends to identify cost-saving alternatives.
• Complete risk mitigation projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Planning & organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

BroadBean is seeking a Purchasing professional to execute strategic purchasing activities for assigned commodities and projects. The role supports cost, quality, and delivery objectives, working cross-functionally to optimize supply chain solutions under guidance from purchasing leadership.

Responsibilities include supplier procurement, performance monitoring, ERP maintenance, pricing negotiations, and participation in engineering changes.