Strategic Sourcing Buyer (Level II) Diamond Mowers is looking for someone to join our team as a Strategic Sourcing Buyer (Level II) this person would lead strategic sourcing initiative by identifying, evaluating, and developing suppliers to support long-term business goals. Focuses on cost optimization, risk mitigation, and value creation through sourcing strategy. Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key spending categories, including capital and service-related procurement.
- Lead supplier negotiations to secure best-in-class pricing, terms, and contracts.
- Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) and supplier risk assessments.
- Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve competitiveness or reduce risk.
- Partner with engineering and operations on new product development sourcing.
- Monitor global market trends, commodity pricing, and regulatory impacts.
- Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships and performance KPIs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or equivalent certification preferred.
- 3+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain leadership.
- Proven experience in supplier development, cost analysis, and negotiation.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and project management skills.
- Advanced ERP/MRP and data modeling experience (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
Location: Address: 350 E 60th St N Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Hours: 8:00-5:00 (with some flexibility) Days: Monday-Friday Exhibit Diamond Company Values: CUSTOMER FOCUSED
- Meeting and exceeding internal and external customer expectations is the responsibility of everyone.
- We are committed to being a World Class organization and the greatest partner to our customers.
- We will listen, support, engage with empathy, our work must drive the success of our internal and external customers and team members.
ACCOUNTABILITY
- We will be responsible for the commitments we make, and the expectations placed on us.
- When we fail, we will own it, learn from it and make the appropriate changes.
- We will act with exceptional integrity in everything we do.
- We will be open to receiving and giving feedback.
TEAM PLAYER
- Teamwork and clear communication are paramount to our success.
- We will seek and provide constructive feedback to one another, work as a collaborator, treat peers with respect and dignity, engage all team members as partners to solve problems and support one another with a positive attitude.
SAFETY
- We believe safety must be at the forefront of all our decision-making.
- We will proactively invest in safe solutions and act consciously every day to keep ourselves, team members and customers safe.
GRIT
- We have passion, determination and work ethic that gives us the ability to push through; to get to the end goal and recognize the obstacles we have overcome along the way.
- When we tackle a difficult situation, we are determined to never give up and be the best in the industry.
Diamond Mowers is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.