Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

Strategic Sourcing Buyer leading procurement strategies for metal components in the industrial gases sector. Building supplier relationships and ensuring timely supply chains.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $95,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for source selection and procurement of products and services
Manage metal castings, machined components, and metal fabrication commodities
Support and co-lead procurement strategies for different commodities
Develop and maintain supplier relationships
Conduct annual supplier negotiations with top ten suppliers
Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely supply of materials
Lead procurement assignments for new product development
Drive and execute supplier savings projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in supply chain and procurement
Strong background in procurement strategies
Extensive knowledge of supplier development strategies
Extensive knowledge of material flow best practices in production environment
Experience with global procurement teams
Strong knowledge of machining castings, forgings, and welding
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related technical area or equivalent work experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementsupplier developmentmaterial flowmetal castingsmachined componentsmetal fabricationnegotiationsupply chain managementsavings projectsnew product development

Soft Skills

relationship managementleadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree