Strategic Sourcing Buyer II/Senior

Legend Brands is a growing multi-vertical manufacturer serving restoration, cleaning, and construction professionals; performance automotive cooling markets; fish hatchery and aquaculture operations; through a portfolio of industry-leading brands including Dri-Eaz, Mediclean, UnSmoke, OdorX, Sapphire Scientific, Prochem, Chemspec, Flex-A-Lite, and Marisource.

Job Summary

Legend Brands is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Buyer II/ Senior to work from our Burlington, Washington headquarters.  This position is responsible for working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders to diversify how and where materials are procured, brings new products to market, and tactfully supports operational buying. This role encompasses planning, data analysis, reporting, negotiating, process development and cost management. To deliver successful results, the Strategic Sourcing Buyer must develop strong internal/external relationships and knowledge of operations.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday – onsite

Supervision Responsibility:

None

Essential Duties

• Identify, evaluate, and select new suppliers that meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Design and implement scalable sourcing plans
• Implement vendor contracts and supply agreements
• Manage Bills of Material for new products, work with suppliers and buyers to obtain cost, lead time, minimum order quantity, tooling cost, to support all phases of development and product launch
• Collaborate with other Legend Brands buyers and suppliers in the negotiation of contracts, pricing, problem resolution, and new product introduction
• Participate in Engineering and New Products Teams as an active member helping to influence best practice sourcing
• Work with Quality Assurance to ensure procured materials/services meet technical, business, and quality requirements
• Build relationships and collaborate with Sales Operations, Engineering, QA, Materials Management, Product Management, New Product Development, Accounting, and Production
• Utilize advanced Excel functionality and D365 to analyze data, implement solutions and create successful business results
• Manage and maintain procurement-related data and systems to support reporting and analysis
• Stay up to date on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and maximize performance
• Ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Report-out to leadership on project timelines, improvement, and status
• Execute and develop objectives to improve against department KPIs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field required
• Purchasing Certification is preferred
• Previous project management experience preferred
• Technical knowledge of HVAC parts and equipment a plus
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Strategic Sourcing Buyer II 

The Strategic Sourcing Buyer II is required to have a minimum of 5-10 years of previous experience and working knowledge and competent demonstration of the following:  

• Develop and execute category strategies
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management
• Influence stakeholders on sourcing decisions and supplier selection
• Develop and execute category strategies

Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer
The senior level of the Strategic Sourcing Buyer series and is required to have a minimum of 5-10+ years of previous experience and working knowledge and competent demonstration of the following:

• Deep category knowledge and advanced sourcing skills
• Experience leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives or global procurement strategies
• Strong commercial and contractual expertise
• Mentor junior sourcing staff
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management

Employment Standards

• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems – D365 preferred. Skilled in the use of standard office equipment and software, specifically MS Excel 
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. 
• Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and 
  evaluate options and implement solutions. 
• Understanding of lean manufacturing environment utilizing 5S, Kaizen or Kanban system. 
• Skill in decision making by considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions 
  and choosing the most appropriate one. 
• Applies Total Cost of Ownership techniques to accomplish objectives. 
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to balance cost, quality and risk. 
• Ability to work with Engineering Departments to support product design or changes while 
  ensuring procurement processes are appropriately maintained. 
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. 
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Hiring Range – Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Level II - $86K - $97K

Senior Level - $93K - $105K

Depends upon experience

Benefits

Legend Brands offers an excellent benefits package with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off, employer matching 401k PLUS a company-sponsored pension, and more!  

Additional Considerations

Legend Brands is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Candidates must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S., as we are not currently sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment Visa's.

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment drug test and background checks.