Job Description

Buyer – Strategic Sourcing & Contract Negotiation Focus

Location: South Charlotte

Schedule: Hybrid (2 days remote per week)

Join a dynamic local team of 5 purchasing professionals, where you'll play a critical role in negotiating supplier contracts that directly impact cost, quality, and delivery performance. As a Buyer, you'll be empowered to lead high-stakes negotiations and build strategic supplier relationships that support Atlas Copco’s long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Negotiation & Supplier Management

• Lead contract negotiations with key suppliers to secure the most favorable terms, including pricing, lead times, payment terms, and quality expectations.
• Analyze supplier proposals and use data-driven insights to influence contract decisions and identify value-add opportunities.
• Draft, review, and manage supplier agreements in collaboration with legal and internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with suppliers while holding them accountable to KPIs related to cost, quality, and delivery.

Strategic Sourcing & Localization

• Identify and evaluate alternative sources with a focus on localizing part production to improve availability and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, and Logistics to align purchasing strategies with operational and project needs.
• Stay ahead of market trends and supplier capabilities to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.

Cost Optimization & Savings Initiatives

• Lead initiatives to reduce costs through negotiation, contract renegotiation, and supplier consolidation.
• Provide transparent reporting on savings, including breakdowns across materials, logistics, and import duties.
• Contribute to working capital reduction efforts through smarter buying and supplier terms.
• Partner with other Atlas Copco divisions to leverage global volume and pricing advantages.

Collaboration & Cross-functional Partnership

• Serve as a strategic liaison between Purchasing and internal teams to ensure supplier performance aligns with organizational goals.
• Communicate clearly and proactively to ensure project alignment and successful outcomes.
• Execute additional duties as needed to support Purchasing and business priorities.

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