Express Employment Professionals is now seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer in the Ridgeway, SC area. This is a full-time opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional with a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and manufacturing.

Job Title:
Senior Buyer

Pay Rate: Depending on Experience

Location:
Ridgeway, SC 29130

Job Overview:
The Senior Strategic Buyer is responsible for leading sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost savings while supporting manufacturing operations and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

-Lead strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations
-Develop and manage supplier relationships
-Analyze costs and identify savings opportunities
-Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams
-Manage supplier performance and purchasing activities in SAP
-Support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

-Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
-5+ years of purchasing or strategic sourcing experience in manufacturing
-Strong SAP, Microsoft Office, and procurement system experience
-Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
-Experience with supplier management and contract negotiations

Work Environment:

-Professional office environment with occasional travel
-Fast-paced manufacturing organization
-Cross-functional collaboration with multiple departments

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