Indirect Buyer

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling platforms and solutions, supporting our Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) global business unit. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential. KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Job Summary The Professional Buyer – Indirect Procurement is responsible for executing strategic and tactical sourcing activities for indirect goods and services to support business operations. This role manages the end-to-end procurement process, including supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, and performance management, with a focus on delivering value across cost, quality, service, and risk. Working closely with internal stakeholders such as operations, engineering, finance, HR, and legal, the Professional Buyer translates business requirements into effective sourcing strategies and commercial agreements. The role plays a key part in optimizing spend, improving supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and governance standards. The Professional Buyer also supports broader commodity strategies by executing sourcing initiatives, analyzing spend data, and identifying opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvement. Reporting Line Head of Procurement Key Responsibilities Sourcing & Procurement Execution Execute end-to-end sourcing activities for indirect categories (e.g., services, material repair and operations (MRO), facilities, IT, logistics, professional services) Lead RFx processes (RFQ/RFP/RFI), including supplier identification, bid evaluation, and award recommendations Conduct commercial negotiations, including pricing, service levels, and contract terms Apply total cost of ownership (TCO) principles to sourcing decisions Contracting & Commercial Management Partner with legal and stakeholders to develop, review, and execute supplier contracts and statements of work (SOWs) Ensure contracts align with business requirements, risk tolerance, and compliance standards Manage contract lifecycle activities, including renewals, amendments, and performance clauses Supplier Relationship & Performance Management Manage day-to-day supplier relationships to ensure performance against cost, quality, and service expectations Track and report supplier KPIs and address performance gaps through corrective actions Support supplier segmentation and contribute to supplier development initiatives Cost Management & Value Delivery Identify and deliver cost savings through competitive sourcing, spend analysis, and negotiation strategies Support cost optimization initiatives, including demand management and specification alignment Analyze spend data to identify consolidation, standardization, and efficiency opportunities Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into sourcing strategies Collaborate with finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking Engage with legal, risk, and compliance teams to ensure adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements Risk Management & Compliance Identify and mitigate procurement risks, including supplier dependency, contract exposure, and …

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