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Senior Strategic Buyer - Metals/Plastics

Chicago Heights, Illinois Permanent USD90,000 - USD115,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Senior Strategic Buyer - Plastics/Metals is responsible for managing the procurement of plastic and metal raw materials, components, and services. This role focuses on optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring supplier performance aligns with company objectives.
  • Fast growing global manufacturer with ample room for career growth
  • Flexible working model - 2-3 days per week in the office

About Our Client

My client is large global privately held manufacturer within various industries. This is an exciting opportunity to hold the sole purchasing strategy and spend for a division of their business.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute procurement strategies for plastics and metals.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with global suppliers.
  • Monitor market trends, pricing, and supplier performance.
  • Collaborate with R&D, production, and logistics teams to meet material requirements.
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Manage inventory levels and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Manage suppliers through supplier visits, auditing etc.
  • Work closely with production, engineering and other procurement teams to ensure production targets are being met
  • Source and on-board new suppliers
  • Make cost savings recommendations to leadership team

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably with plastics and metals.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and global supply chains.



What's on Offer

Targeting compensation for the Senior Strategic Buyer is $90,000 - $115,000 base salary + Bonus. Compensation is commensurate with candidate's experience.

Contact
Clayton Hamilton
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6599367

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Direct Procurement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chicago Heights
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Clayton Hamilton
Job Reference
JN-112024-6599367
Job Nature
Hybrid working