Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization Leader

TK Elevator; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TK Elevator seeks a Strategic Buyer to develop mid- to long-term sourcing strategies, lead strategic negotiations, and drive supplier relationships. You will partner with engineering and operations to influence design, optimize cost, and secure supply continuity at a strategic level.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement within manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and experience with SAP/ERP systems. Office environment; on-site collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of contract negotiation and management.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead strategic negotiations, contracting, and supplier agreements.
• Conduct market intelligence and should-cost/ TCO modeling.
• Drive supplier innovation and early involvement with cross-functional teams.
• Lead supplier evaluations, audits, and development programs.
• Manage supplier segmentation and performance governance for key categories.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Legal to influence specs and cost structures.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and supply base consolidation.
• Assess supply risk and implement mitigation across geopolitical, financial, and quality factors.
• Lead RFQ processes for complex categories and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

SAP / ERP

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

TCO modeling

Cross-functional sourcing

Engineering drawings

Data-driven

Sourcing opportunities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/SCM/Engineering

Tools

SAP / ERP

PowerPoint

Job description

TK Elevator seeks a Strategic Buyer to develop mid- to long-term sourcing strategies, lead strategic negotiations, and drive supplier relationships. You will partner with engineering and operations to influence design, optimize cost, and secure supply continuity at a strategic level.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement within manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and experience with SAP/ERP systems. Office environment; on-site collaboration with cross-functional teams.