Strategic Buyer
Company: TRC Talent Solutions
Location: Hiram
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the supply chain of
a global leader in material handling and intralogistics solutions?
As a Strategic Buyer, you will drive sourcing strategies that
support innovation, efficiency, and growth in automation and
logistics. You will partner with cross-functional teams to manage
supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely,
cost-effective procurement of critical materials and components.
This is more than a purchasing role – it’s an opportunity to own
strategic initiatives, influence global operations, and gain
exposure to cutting-edge supply chain and automation solutions.
You’ll thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where
your expertise directly impacts business success. If you enjoy
working at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and
innovation, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding career path.
This is a full-time permanent position that will be fully onsite.
Responsibilities: Design and execute sourcing initiatives in
collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with
business objectives. Lead the RFP process, including evaluating
proposals, shaping negotiation strategies, and driving outcomes
that optimize value. Maintain comprehensive documentation to
support sourcing decisions, ensuring fairness, compliance, and
technical accuracy for all potential suppliers. Apply a data-driven
approach to manage spend categories and identify cost-saving
opportunities. Develop and implement sourcing strategies tailored
to specific needs, ranging from traditional competitive bids to
catalog-based purchasing solutions where appropriate. Oversee
supplier relationship management initiatives to foster long-term,
mutually beneficial partnerships. Track, monitor, and report on
cost savings and procurement performance metrics. Ensure that all
purchases are cost-effective, delivered on time, and meet quality
standards. Partner with internal departments to support supplier
evaluation, selection, and development, while managing quotations
and tender processes transparently and efficiently. Prepare and
manage indirect procurement contracts, including timely renewal
reviews and compliance oversight. Generate financial, analytical,
and operational reports to support sourcing decisions. Lead
strategic sourcing efforts for capital projects, ensuring alignment
across business units and manufacturing sites in Georgia. Research
and benchmark best practices to continuously enhance sourcing
processes. Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier
contracts and procurement activities. Develop and implement a
compliance-focused procurement strategy for indirect spend. Perform
other duties as assigned in support of the procurement team and
company objectives. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Business or
related field 5 years experience minimum as a Buyer within
manufacturing, industrial, or warehouse operations Prior experience
with SAP, Oracle, etc. Prior experience with MS Excel (pivot
tables, v-lookups, formulas, sum ifs, etc)
Keywords: TRC Talent Solutions, Chattanooga , Strategic Buyer, Retail - All , Hiram, Tennessee
