Strategic Buyer (Hiram)

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the supply chain of a global leader in material handling and intralogistics solutions? As a Strategic Buyer, you will drive sourcing strategies that support innovation, efficiency, and growth in automation and logistics. You will partner with cross-functional teams to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of critical materials and components. This is more than a purchasing role – it’s an opportunity to own strategic initiatives, influence global operations, and gain exposure to cutting-edge supply chain and automation solutions. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your expertise directly impacts business success. If you enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and innovation, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding career path. This is a full-time permanent position that will be fully onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute sourcing initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the RFP process, including evaluating proposals, shaping negotiation strategies, and driving outcomes that optimize value.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation to support sourcing decisions, ensuring fairness, compliance, and technical accuracy for all potential suppliers.
• Apply a data-driven approach to manage spend categories and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies tailored to specific needs, ranging from traditional competitive bids to catalog-based purchasing solutions where appropriate.
• Oversee supplier relationship management initiatives to foster long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Track, monitor, and report on cost savings and procurement performance metrics.
• Ensure that all purchases are cost-effective, delivered on time, and meet quality standards.
• Partner with internal departments to support supplier evaluation, selection, and development, while managing quotations and tender processes transparently and efficiently.
• Prepare and manage indirect procurement contracts, including timely renewal reviews and compliance oversight.
• Generate financial, analytical, and operational reports to support sourcing decisions.
• Lead strategic sourcing efforts for capital projects, ensuring alignment across business units and manufacturing sites in Georgia.
• Research and benchmark best practices to continuously enhance sourcing processes.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier contracts and procurement activities.
• Develop and implement a compliance-focused procurement strategy for indirect spend.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the procurement team and company objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field
• 5 years experience minimum as a Buyer within manufacturing, industrial, or warehouse operations
• Prior experience with SAP, Oracle, etc.
• Prior experience with MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, formulas, sum ifs, etc)