Strategic Sourcing Buyer: Drive Savings & Reliability

Integrated Power Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k Employer Match

Bonus Incentives

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Integrated Power Services is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Buyer in Philadelphia to lead RFQs and RFPs from specification through award, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate pricing and terms to maximize value and supply continuity.

You will work across regions with regional buyers, partner with category management, and monitor supplier performance, risks, and cost savings opportunities to support uptime for IPS customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, supply chain, or a related field.
• Three to seven years of purchasing, procurement, and strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience with automation tools and ERP systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to influence internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Experience managing sourcing across multiple locations or in a multi-site business.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQs and RFPs from specification through award.
• Evaluate and qualify suppliers on price, quality, delivery, capability, financial stability, and risk.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, warranties, and other terms.
• Prepare sourcing recommendations supported by total cost analysis and clear rationale.
• Follow national agreement structures and category management strategies.
• Coordinate with regional buyers to consolidate volume and secure better terms.
• Monitor supplier performance against delivery, quality, pricing, and service expectations.
• Report savings and sourcing results to supply chain leadership.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Communication

Multi-site experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Integrated Power Services is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Buyer in Philadelphia to lead RFQs and RFPs from specification through award, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate pricing and terms to maximize value and supply continuity.

You will work across regions with regional buyers, partner with category management, and monitor supplier performance, risks, and cost savings opportunities to support uptime for IPS customers.