Strategic Purchaser - Indirect
Phoenix ContactMiddletown, Pennsylvania
Full Time
Posted February 5, 2026
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Job Description
The Strategic Purchaser - Indirect is responsible for managing supplier relationships, conducting cost analysis and negotiations, developing strategic commodity plans, and supporting supply chain efficiency through collaboration with internal teams and global suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, qualify, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Conduct cost analysis and negotiate pricing for purchased items.
- Develop and execute strategic commodity plans and supplier contracts.
- Perform risk management activities related to assigned commodities.
- Lead supplier performance reviews and collaborate on global sourcing strategies.
- Maintain accurate master data in ERP system for suppliers and purchased items.
- Complete purchase order requests and support supplier qualification and development.
- Support production planning and material disposition processes.
- Interface with internal departments to provide strategic purchasing support.
- Establish and manage supplier inventory programs to optimize turns and reduce inventory.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or another relevant field.
- 3 years relevant professional-level work experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability implementing strategic projects to support corporate goals.
- Demonstrated ability working under pressure and handling multiple tasks.
- Mathematical and statistical analysis skills.
- Detail oriented with high level of accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability communicating effectively at all levels of an organization.
- Refined knowledge of and skill in MS Office Suite.
- Knowledge of and skill in ERP procurement modules.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
- Must be able to speak and understand English to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Regular and on-time attendance.
- Domestic and international travel required.
Benefits & Perks
medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k matching
generous time off package
16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
life insurance
short and long-term disability
on-site gym access
health wellbeing center
on-site café
walking trails
tuition assistance
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