Strategic Global Buyer - Sourcing & Cost Optimization

Clarience Technologies; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarience Technologies in Southfield, MI is seeking a Buyer to drive strategic sourcing for direct materials, negotiate with suppliers, and deliver cost savings. The role partners with cross-functional teams to support procurement strategies and ensure supply continuity for the organization.

The Sr. Buyer will take on more complex categories and contribute to category strategies, with a focus on improving procurement processes and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field.
• MBA is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct material sourcing, issue RFQs, and negotiate for assigned categories.
• Drive cost savings and continuous improvement projects.
• Mitigate supplier price increases and manage supplier performance.
• Support cross-functional teams and communicate procurement initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost savings

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI in procurement

Education

Undergraduate degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Eng, Business

MBA advantageous

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Clarience Technologies in Southfield, MI is seeking a Buyer to drive strategic sourcing for direct materials, negotiate with suppliers, and deliver cost savings. The role partners with cross-functional teams to support procurement strategies and ensure supply continuity for the organization.

The Sr. Buyer will take on more complex categories and contribute to category strategies, with a focus on improving procurement processes and supplier performance.