Strategic Buyer & Supplier Relations Leader

Core & Main; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main, based in St. Louis with nationwide reach, seeks a procurement professional in Massachusetts to purchase key materials, parts, supplies and equipment while optimizing price, delivery, and terms.

The role requires reviewing requisitions, issuing quotes, selecting suppliers, placing POs, and maintaining supplier relationships to meet cost, availability and inventory goals. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline with 5-8 years experience, or MS/MA with 3-5 years.
• Certification may be required in some areas.
• Must be 18+ and pass pre-employment assessments.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves purchase requisitions.
• Identifies suppliers and issues RFQs.
• Analyzes and selects suppliers, issues purchase orders.
• Develops and manages supplier relationships to optimize cost, availability and inventory.
• Tracks industry trends and market conditions impacting the business.
• Supports production and new production introduction as a materials resource.
• Conducts analysis of price discrepancies with accounting to maximize margins.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Core & Main, based in St. Louis with nationwide reach, seeks a procurement professional in Massachusetts to purchase key materials, parts, supplies and equipment while optimizing price, delivery, and terms.

The role requires reviewing requisitions, issuing quotes, selecting suppliers, placing POs, and maintaining supplier relationships to meet cost, availability and inventory goals. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential.