Senior Strategic Buyer

Job description

This position will be on a hybrid schedule at o ur office in Goleta, CA Why you will love this role: As an experienced supply chain leader, you will drive purchasing strategy across multiple sites. This role manages direct/indirect procurement, capital acquisitions, and purchasing activities for new product introductions. Ideal for someone who excels in supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and cross‑functional collaboration. What You’ll Do: - Lead sourcing strategies for critical and high‑spend materials - Manage indirect purchasing and capital acquisition processes - Support NPI commercialization, vendor selection, and parts rationalization - Partner with global teams and suppliers to execute sourcing strategy - Drive cost savings, supplier performance, and process improvements - Conduct supplier market, category, and risk analyses - Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing What You Bring: - Bachelor’s + 7 yrs experience (or Master’s + 5, or PhD + 3) - 5+ yrs sourcing/supply chain experience (ISO manufacturing preferred) - APICS certification a plus - Strong negotiation, project management, and analytical skills - Advanced Microsoft Office; SAP proficiency required - Experience i...