Lead Buyer - Hunter Recruiting : Job Details

Lead Buyer

Greenville, NC

$30/HR

We are seeking an experienced Lead Buyer to oversee indirect spend management across multiple sites within a regional hub. This strategic role supports sourcing initiatives aligned with corporate goals and business group requirements. The Lead Buyer will serve as a key contact for internal stakeholders and lead sourcing activities to drive value through cost reduction, compliance, and supplier performance.

Lead Buyer Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary procurement contact for sites within the hub.
• Develop and implement an annual sourcing plan tailored to specific site needs.
• Capture all indirect spend, executing competitive bids, spot buys, and ensuring alignment with preferred supplier contracts.
• Facilitate contract implementation, manage supplier performance evaluations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing teams to support strategic purchasing projects.
• Contribute to category management by gathering site-level business needs and enforcing contract compliance.
• Utilize Strategic Sourcing Methodology (SSM) to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and increase value creation.
• Ensure compliance with SHE (Safety, Health, Environment), security, and operational excellence requirements.

Lead Buyer Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in indirect purchasing, business intelligence, or marketing & sales.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices, supplier relationship management, and indirect category sourcing.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multi-site sourcing initiatives.
• Knowledge of regulatory and security compliance standards (e.g., DOT, IATA, IMDG, FIFRA) preferred.
• Change management expertise and the ability to drive stakeholder buy-in at various organizational levels.