The ideal candidate brings 2–5 years of relevant strategic sourcing or purchasing experience, negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
If you or anyone you may know are interested in learning more about this opportunity please reply here or email your resume to james.wagner@randstadusa.com.
salary: $40 - $47 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute strategic sourcing initiatives within an assigned commodity or category, including cost-reduction programs and sourcing activities.
- Develop and implement commodity and segment strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Drive strategic purchasing activities, supplier selection, and sourcing decisions within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Establish and manage supplier relationship processes, performance objectives, and continuous improvement programs.
- Negotiate commercial agreements, contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers.
- Coordinate supplier integration and implementation plans in partnership with internal business stakeholders.
- Monitor market conditions, supply availability, pricing trends, and other external factors that may impact materials and services.
- Partner with internal clients to understand sourcing requirements and develop effective purchasing strategies.
- Build buyer and market profiles, identify marketplace trends, and help define appropriate service levels.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related field
- Experience with supplier management, contract negotiation, sourcing strategies, or cost-reduction initiatives
- Ability to evaluate market dynamics and translate market information into purchasing strategies
- Experience in manufacturing, automotive, commercial vehicles, industrial equipment, or a related industry preferred
- Computer savvy: SAP & MS Office
Skills
Qualifications
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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
