Job Description:

We are currently assisting our client, a world leader in their industry, with a Senior Buyer search near Cleveland, OH. This person will be responsible for procurement planning and negotiations for the company. Qualified candidates will have a strong understanding of these commodity market costs and trends, have developed commodity cost savings initiatives, and have been involved in plant sourcing decisions or negotiations.Responsibilities: Developing plant Total Cost Optimization initiativesAnalyze markets to understand cost trends and market changesResponsible for providing and sharing expert level global category knowledgeStandardize expectations of suppliers to maximize output and leverage company buying powerRequirements: Bachelor's degree preferredMust have manufacturing procurement planning experienceMust have 2+ years experience in purchasingAdditional Information:All information will be kept strictly confidentialApplications will not be considered without a ResumeCurriculum Vitae which includes contact information