Strategic Subcontracting Buyer

Würth Industry USA; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year

Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year

Health benefits

Job summary

Würth Industry USA in Louisville, KY is seeking a Buyer – Subcontracting to oversee subcontracting procurement activities across assigned commodities, ensuring cost efficiency and inventory alignment. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance to optimize subcontracting lifecycle, manage RFQs and purchase orders, and monitor supplier performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field, 3+ years in procurement/subcontracting, ERP/SAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for suppliers and subcontractors related to assigned commodities, ensuring consistent performance and compliance with company standards.
• Initiate and manage subcontracting orders, RFQs, and purchase orders, leveraging data to ensure efficient procurement aligned with demand planning and operational goals.
• Maintain accurate subcontracting cost records in the ERP system, including tracking of lot charges and integration of updated component weight data.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure accurate costing and process visibility throughout the subcontracting lifecycle.
• Evaluate sourcing strategies to identify when parts should transition from subcontracted services to direct purchasing based on cost‑benefit analysis.
• Monitor and address unconfirmed and past‑due purchase orders, ensuring minimal disruptions to production schedules or delivery timelines.
• Oversee inventory transfers between locations and manage supplier delivery schedules to meet internal requirements.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve issues related to orders, invoices, product quality, and delivery discrepancies.
• Coordinate with vendors to adjust shipment timing or quantities based on shifting business priorities and customer requirements.
• Leverage market insights, pricing trends, and cost data to optimize purchasing strategies and inform negotiation tactics.
• Build and maintain relationships with alternate suppliers to enhance flexibility and mitigate risk.
• Participate in cross‑functional discussions with sales, demand planning, and supply chain teams to align subcontracting activities with customer expectations.
• Lead or contribute to initiatives that enhance purchasing efficiency, cost tracking accuracy, and overall supply chain effectiveness.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuity across the team; provide cross‑coverage support during absences or high‑demand periods.
• Perform other duties as required to support departmental objectives.

Skills

Subcontracting procurement

ERP data analysis

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/related field

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Würth Industry USA in Louisville, KY is seeking a Buyer – Subcontracting to oversee subcontracting procurement activities across assigned commodities, ensuring cost efficiency and inventory alignment. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance to optimize subcontracting lifecycle, manage RFQs and purchase orders, and monitor supplier performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field, 3+ years in procurement/subcontracting, ERP/SAP