Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Babcock & Wilcox; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock & Wilcox is seeking a Purchasing Agent to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management to support project execution and operations in Akron, Ohio. The role involves developing cost-saving sourcing strategies, negotiating high-value contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.

The position collaborates with engineering, project management, operations, and finance teams to address procurement and supply chain issues, while driving continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• 4–6 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or purchasing experience in a manufacturing or energy environment.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and contracts.
• Experience managing strategic suppliers and resolving issues across delivery, quality, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic sourcing activities including supplier identification, qualification, bids, and awards.
• Develops sourcing strategies to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Negotiates terms, pricing, and master service agreements for complex procurements.
• Manages supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and contract compliance.
• Evaluates market conditions and supplier capabilities to mitigate risks and identify opportunities.
• Reviews requisitions and specs to ensure alignment with project needs.
• Creates and administers purchase orders and procurement documentation in ERP systems.
• Collaborates with engineering, operations, and finance to resolve commercial or procurement issues.
• Leads supplier development and corrective action initiatives to improve performance.
• Analyzes spend and supplier data to identify cost reductions and process improvements.
• Mentors junior buyers on procurement processes and best practices.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Spend analytics tools

Job description

Babcock & Wilcox is seeking a Purchasing Agent to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management to support project execution and operations in Akron, Ohio. The role involves developing cost-saving sourcing strategies, negotiating high-value contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.

The position collaborates with engineering, project management, operations, and finance teams to address procurement and supply chain issues, while driving continuous