Strategic Sourcing Buyer (Level I)

Diamond-Mower; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Diamond Mowers in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Buyer (Level I) to independently manage purchasing for assigned categories, balancing cost, quality, and delivery. The role supports production goals through collaboration with internal teams.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in a related field and 1–3 years in purchasing; strong communication, negotiation and analytics are essential; ERP proficiency required. Hours are 8:00-5:00, Monday to Friday, with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or engineering preferred.
• 1–3 years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Proficient in current ERP systems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement plans for assigned materials and services.
• Analyze demand forecasts, usage, and lead times to plan orders.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and initiate corrective actions when needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, planning, operations).
• Identify cost savings or process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Strategic Sourcing Buyer (Level I)

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1522

Strategic Sourcing Buyer (Level I)

Diamond Mowers is looking to hire someone to join their Strategic Sourcing team. This person would independently manage purchasing of assigned categories or commodities, balancing cost, quality, and delivery performance. Coordinates with internal departments to support production and inventory goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute procurement plans for assigned materials and services.
• Analyze demand forecasts, usage, and lead times to plan orders.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and initiate corrective actions when needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, planning, operations).
• Identify cost savings or process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or engineering preferred.
• 1-3 years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Proficient in current ERP systems
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Location and Hours:

Location: 60 th St

Hours: 8:00-5:00

Days of Shift: Monday-Friday

A full benefits package is available for all full-time employees.

Exhibit Diamond Company Values:

CUSTOMER FOCUSED

• Meeting and exceeding internal and external customer expectations is the responsibility of everyone.
• We are committed to being a World Class organization and the greatest partner to our customers.
• We will listen, support, engage with empathy, our work must drive the success of our internal and external customers and team members.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• We will be responsible for the commitments we make, and the expectations placed on us.
• When we fail, we will own it, learn from it and make the appropriate changes.
• We will act with exceptional integrity in everything we do.
• We will be open to receiving and giving feedback.

TEAM PLAYER

• Teamwork and clear communication are paramount to our success.
• We will seek and provide constructive feedback to one another, work as a collaborator, treating peers with respect and dignity, engage all team members as partners to solve problems and support one another with a positive attitude.

SAFETY

• We believe safety must be at the forefront of all our decision-making.
• We will proactively invest in safe solutions and act consciously everyday to keep ourselves, team members and customers safe.

GRIT

• We have the passion, determination and work ethic that gives us the ability to push through, to get to the end goal and recognize the obstacles we have overcome along the way.
• When we tackle a difficult situation, we are determined to never give up and be the best in the industry.

Diamond Mowers is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.