Strategic Commodity Buyer

Davis-Standard; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis-Standard seeks a procurement professional to manage supplier relationships and owned categories across NY and CT. You will drive supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with Strategic Sourcing and internal teams to ensure optimal delivery and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include aligning procurement with demand planning, overseeing ERP-based purchasing, and supporting new product material needs while mitigating risks and expedites as needed.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of procurement, business, or related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced negotiation and supplier-management abilities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably Epicor.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships to achieve KPIs.
• Own assigned category and manage SKUs across NY and CT.
• Drive supplier performance for delivery, quality and service.
• Act as commodity owner and align with Strategic Sourcing and stakeholders.
• Oversee material purchases using ERP tools; optimize order management.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Teamwork

ERP systems

Tools

Epicor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Davis-Standard seeks a procurement professional to manage supplier relationships and owned categories across NY and CT. You will drive supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with Strategic Sourcing and internal teams to ensure optimal delivery and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include aligning procurement with demand planning, overseeing ERP-based purchasing, and supporting new product material needs while mitigating risks and expedites as needed.