Buyer - Strategic-BBS Procurement

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Position Summary

The Strategic Buyer is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, ensuring supply continuity, optimizing costs, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. This role combines commercial execution with strong analytical capabilities, leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making, enhance supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

Data, Reporting & Analytics

• Generate, analyze, and interpret procurement data to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reports to track spend, savings, and supplier performance
• Gather and structure data for RFQs, benchmarking, and market analysis
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of procurement master data, including supplier price files and vendor records
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through spend and market analysis
• Standardize reporting templates and improve data management practices
• Drive data-led process improvements and automation initiatives

Strategic Sourcing

• Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, payment terms, and minimum order quantities (MOQs) for assigned categories
• Support and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFx processes and supplier selection
• Support product costing, including formula and component cost analysis
• Conduct market intelligence and supplier benchmarking to inform sourcing strategies

Compliance & Process Governance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with contractual agreements and preferred supplier strategies
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor master data
• Support audit readiness and compliance reporting requirements

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Commercial acumen and negotiation capability
• Stakeholder management and communication skills
• Process improvement and problem-solving mindset
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution

Preferred Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain roles
• Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement platforms
• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams