Procurement Specialist / Strategic Buyer page is loaded## Procurement Specialist / Strategic Buyerlocations: Guadalupe, Mexicotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR- Dematic is seeking a Strategic Buyer to join our Procurement Supply Chain Solutions team. This person will be responsible for supporting procurement activities and objectives within spares parts environment. The Procurement Specialist / Strategic Buyer will drive the strategy of the sourcing category in North America. The individual is expected to procure direct materials for multiple categories such as: metal fabrication, electronics, motors, belts, plastics and others. This role will require the employee to be in office 3 days or more depending on the business requirements.# **We offer:****What We Offer:*** Career Development* Competitive Compensation and Benefits* Pay Transparency* Global OpportunitiesLearn More Here:**This is What You Will do in This Role:*** Lead cost-reduction initiatives across assigned commodities through competitive sourcing, value engineering, and supplier consolidation.* Identify and implement sourcing solutions that optimize product quality, delivery performance, and pricing in alignment with customer service needs.* Perform comprehensive supply base risk analyses, define and implement mitigation strategies, and provide clear updates to stakeholders.* Lead and support new project quotation processes, coordinating pricing reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and alignment* Partner with cross-functional stakeholders such as Customer Service, Finance, Pricing, Tactical Procurement, Legal, Engineering, and Manufacturing to drive effective and aligned procurement results* Collaborate with the Category Lead to research, assess, and select suppliers; manage onboarding activities and lead Quarterly Business Reviews with strategic suppliers.* Configure SAP sourcing parameters to ensure purchase orders are issued to the correct suppliers and executed with first-time accuracy. Forecast and record savings achieved to help meet department goal.* Adhere to all KION procurement policies and procedures while upholding Dematic’s ethical and compliance expectations.* Effectively coordinate with international suppliers across diverse time zones, ensuring responsiveness and urgency.* Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English.* Leverage data-driven insights and utilize analytics tools to generate, track, and report key performance metrics.# **Tasks and Qualifications:****What We are Looking For:*** Bachelor’s degree in related field* +3 years of experience in Direct Procurement / Commodities executing sourcing activities (sourcing 5 steps methodology, RFQs, TCOs)* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint* Experience using SAP* APICSs certification in CPIM Preferred* Understands and interprets CAD drawings#J-18808-Ljbffr