Senior Strategic Buyer Job Number: 354555 Category: Procurement / Buyer Description: Job Title: Senior Strategic Buyer Location: Greensboro, NC Zip Code: 27409 Start Date: ASAP Job Type: Contract Pay Rate: up to $53.50/hour (Depending on Experience) Keywords: #Seniorbuyer #buyer #NCjobs JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Leading the verification activities on various tests objects - Manages or performs strategic sourcing work by initiating and driving sourcing and cost reduction, developing and implementing the segment strategy in the area of responsibility, and for driving strategic purchasing activities within the commodity. - Establishes supplier relationship management processes and continuous improvement goals/programs - Negotiates contracts and coordinating supplier integration plans with internal clients - Monitors market dynamics that impact materials/services availability and/or pricing - Partners with internal clients to identify sourcing needs, develop buyer/market profiles, identify marketplace trends, and define acceptable service levels. - On higher level might drive transformation initiatives (digitalization and sustainability) - Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. - Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals. - Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's Degree or a combination of work and education experience; - Prefers; 8 years relevant experience - Required; 5 years of experience * 15% travel required If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com EOE/F/M/Disability/Veterans Location: Greensboro , NC Minimum Experience (yrs): Required Education: Bachelor (BA, BS...) Benefits: Return to search results Email this job to a friend (emailjobs.asp?jo_num=354555) If you have previously registered with us, pleaseLog in (memberlogin.asp) to apply for this position. *Logged in members may also add jobs to their job cart