Buyer/Sr. Buyer

About The PositionJoin us at Clarience Technologies! Location:Southfield, MIDepartment:Global ProcurementReports to (Job Title):Global Category Mgr.Position SummaryThe Buyer drives strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance while ensuring a reliable supply of direct materials. This role partners cross-functionally to negotiate with suppliers, deliver cost savings, and support procurement strategies that drive operational success across the organization.RESPONSIBILITIES:Drive sourcing process for Direct material sourcing, including issuing RFQ’s and leading negotiations for assigned categories across all Clarience Technologies’ business units Develop and drive cost savings / continuous improvement projects for assigned categories Identify technology trends and opportunities that the business units should consider and capitalize on when developing new products or refreshing current products Work to mitigate supplier requested and commodity-driven price increases Drive procurement process improvement activities across all Clarience Technologies’ business units along with developing strong cross-functional relationships Support business units in addressing/solving supplier quality & delivery issues Provide input into global category strategies and developing best-in-class supply base that supports the needs of Clarience Technologies’ and related business units Ensure effective communication of initiatives, progress, and potential issues to the broader business organization Support procurement financial reporting and reconciliation, including Purchasing Price Variance (PPV) reporting Manage price changes in ERP/MRP systems Support data gathering/population for global Supplier Scorecards and sourcing process Support management of supplier crises to ensure supply continuity Be a student of learning and leverage AI to achieve superior results Sr. Buyer (vs. Buyer) will be assigned more complex/critical categories Sr. Buyer (vs. Buyer) will be expected to contribute more to improving procurement processes & procedures and development of category strategies ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements, all candidates must be presently classified as a “US Person" which includes: a United States citizen; a permanent legal resident (green card holder); or a protected individual (refugee/asylum status).Clarience Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.RequirementsEDUCATION REQUIREMENT(S):Undergraduate degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management, and/or relevant education and experience An MBA is advantageous but not essential EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):2+ years of Purchasing experiencing including: sourcing, quoting, supplier negotiation, and cost savingsBuyer: 2-4 Years of experience in a global Procurement or an equivalent combination of experience and education

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