Senior Strategic Buyer

Company: Manpower Engineering
Location: Eastlake
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

Monitor economic, industry, and market trends to inform pricing, delivery conditions, and supply chain strategies. Review and manage requisitions, supply sources, quotations, terms, and contracts to ensure compliance with company policies. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate better terms and pricing, ensuring cost stability despite inflationary pressures. Participate in contract negotiations and vendor selection, ensuring performance aligns with delivery, quality, and price commitments. Manage strategic relationships with external suppliers and internal customers, acting as a liaison, as needed. Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and other functions to develop, and maintain strategic supplier relationships. Identify and evaluate alternative suppliers and materials to diversify sourcing options . Assist with developing Commodity Strategies to procure quality parts and materials, focusing on total cost of ownership. Review purchasing budget, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage risks associated with procurement activities Partner with the Supply Chain Manager to enhance strategic planning, mitigate risks, and reduce costs while maintaining quality. Seek continuous improvement opportunities within the Supply Chain Group and the organization Utilize procurement software and technology tools to improve efficiency, and track KPIs to measure procurement effectiveness If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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