Senior Buyer Indirect Sourcing
On-site · Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Senior-level procurement lead responsible for developing and executing indirect sourcing strategies across categories such as Safety Supplies, Equipment, Uniforms, Office Supplies, Facilities Management, Travel, and Shop Expenses. Drives cost savings through supplier consolidation, RFQ processes, and fact-based negotiations, leads cross-functional project implementations, manages vendor relationships, and ensures contract compliance. Collaboration with NA Large Packaging and NA Small Packaging Business Units, strong analytical capabilities (Excel/Tableau), and ability to influence stakeholders to achieve results.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or Finance
- 2-3 years of Strategic Sourcing experience
- 2-3 years of Procurement experience supporting the manufacturing industry
- 2-3 years of Supplier Relationship Management experience
- Experience in Indirect category management with a medium to large size operations of at least 20 manufacturing plants
- Project management skills are critical to be successful in the role
- Ability to multi task while able to prioritize key priorities to impact business results
- Excellent in communication and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
- High Energy Level, Quick Leaner, Curiosity
- Strong Desire to Achieve Results
- Demonstrated strong analytical skillset. Proficiency in Excel, Tableau
- Fact-based & data driven in decision making process
- Leader to own & drive activities within cross-functional team
- 2-3 years of experience working within a cross functional team
- Be self-directed and manage multiple tasks without close supervision
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