Strategic Senior Buyer: Sourcing, NPI & GP Growth

GMI Solutions; Mequon (WI); In loco; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

GMI Solutions in Mequon, WI is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead the sourcing and materials planning for run-rate production. You will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while maintaining quality and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Operations, NPI, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to optimize GP, support new programs, and ensure alignment with forecasting, capacity, and inventory objectives.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, commodity management, or equivalent in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to NPI or new product development is a plus.
• CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM certification is a plus.

Mansioni

• Proactively manage materials using MRP/ERP tools to support the production schedule at the lowest total cost.
• Review component requirements daily and create/maintain purchase orders.
• Maintain component and delivery information in ERP and communicate changes in price or availability.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned commodities; manage supplier selection and EOL transitions.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and performance optimization.
• Negotiate purchase agreements using the SOW procedure where applicable.
• Assist Supplier Quality with supplier audits and onboarding of new suppliers.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks related to capability, capacity, and disruptions.
• Lead lead-time reduction and inventory initiatives (JIT, Kanban, vendor replenishment).
• Coordinate material returns and disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Lead continuous improvement activities, contribute to sourcing KPIs, and support cost-reduction teams.

Conoscenze

Microsoft Excel

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Supplier relationships

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Engineering or related field

CPIM/CSCP/CPSM certification (plus)

Strumenti

MRP/ERP systems

MS Excel

MS Word

Descrizione del lavoro

GMI Solutions in Mequon, WI is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead the sourcing and materials planning for run-rate production. You will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while maintaining quality and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Operations, NPI, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to optimize GP, support new programs, and ensure alignment with forecasting, capacity, and inventory objectives.