Strategic Commodity Buyer: Sourcing & Negotiations

Vaco Recruiter Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, source materials, and drive cost optimization across assigned commodity categories.

You will partner with operations, finance, quality, and engineering to ensure reliable sourcing, competitive pricing, and strong supplier performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or related supply chain.
• Experience purchasing direct materials in a manufacturing/industrial context.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing and supplier agreements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and the ability to influence internal stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and sourcing activities for assigned commodity categories.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and lead commercial negotiations.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, service terms, lead times, and other terms.
• Monitor market conditions and cost drivers affecting sourcing strategies.
• Analyze supplier proposals, conduct spend reviews, and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, onboarding, and performance management.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, finance, quality, and engineering teams.
• Evaluate sourcing risks and develop contingency plans.
• Support budgeting and forecasting related to procurement spend.
• Maintain purchasing data and supplier records in ERP systems.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and best practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Vaco Recruiter Services seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, source materials, and drive cost optimization across assigned commodity categories.

You will partner with operations, finance, quality, and engineering to ensure reliable sourcing, competitive pricing, and strong supplier performance in a fast-paced environment.