Senior Strategic Buyer
Cedar Electronics, University Park, IL, United States
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead sourcing efforts for critical, high-value components from vendor identification through evaluation, selection, and implementation
Drive cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives, including negotiation, value engineering, and supplier consolidation
Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to support business growth, capacity, and risk mitigation
Partner with suppliers to resolve quality, delivery, and capacity constraints, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
Act as the supply chain lead on new product development and high-priority projects, ensuring supplier readiness and alignment to timelines
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Production to support design, cost, and manufacturability objectives
Provide support on critical supply issues and escalations, working with transactional buyers to ensure continuity of supply
Track and report on key metrics including cost savings, supplier performance, and project milestones, with visibility to leadership
Maintain clear and proactive communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing, walking, bending, and sitting for extended periods are required to perform basic office functions
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Willingness to wear PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots) as needed
Ability to travel domestically as well as internationally as necessary (up to 10%)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Indoor office/home environment
Open cubicle arrangement
Occasional shop or vendor locations
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or like field preferred
5+ years direct Purchasing and/or Supply Chain experience with both domestic and overseas procurement
Practical problem-solving approach to supply issues, business-minded, results-oriented, and a team player
Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve procurement problems
Exceptional vendor relations management
Strong oral and written communication skills
Maintain a valid Driver’s License and abide by our Corporate Fleet Policy
Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland, L.P.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).
Wage Type: Salaried, exempt
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Lead sourcing efforts for critical, high-value components from vendor identification through evaluation, selection, and implementation
Drive cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives, including negotiation, value engineering, and supplier consolidation
Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to support business growth, capacity, and risk mitigation
Partner with suppliers to resolve quality, delivery, and capacity constraints, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
Act as the supply chain lead on new product development and high-priority projects, ensuring supplier readiness and alignment to timelines
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Production to support design, cost, and manufacturability objectives
Provide support on critical supply issues and escalations, working with transactional buyers to ensure continuity of supply
Track and report on key metrics including cost savings, supplier performance, and project milestones, with visibility to leadership
Maintain clear and proactive communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing, walking, bending, and sitting for extended periods are required to perform basic office functions
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Willingness to wear PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots) as needed
Ability to travel domestically as well as internationally as necessary (up to 10%)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Indoor office/home environment
Open cubicle arrangement
Occasional shop or vendor locations
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or like field preferred
5+ years direct Purchasing and/or Supply Chain experience with both domestic and overseas procurement
Practical problem-solving approach to supply issues, business-minded, results-oriented, and a team player
Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve procurement problems
Exceptional vendor relations management
Strong oral and written communication skills
Maintain a valid Driver’s License and abide by our Corporate Fleet Policy
Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland, L.P.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).
Wage Type: Salaried, exempt
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