Buyer

Propelis

Buyer responsible for managing external manufacturing and supply partners at Propelis Group. Focusing on vendor relationships, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing external manufacturing and supply partnerships, with a strong focus on optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance. Proven ability to negotiate pricing, manage vendor performance, and align vendor capabilities with business needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vendor Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsCost OptimizationVendor Performance ManagementSourcing Strategies

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Hard Skills

Vendor ManagementCost OptimizationQuality Standards EvaluationBudget OversightSupplier Capability Assessment

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

External ManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementMarket TrendsSupplier InnovationsMulti-Site Sourcing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

develops and manages external manufacturing and supply partners
focuses on building vendor relationships
negotiates pricing and finalizes samples with suppliers
manages vendor performance
oversees budgets and aligns vendor capabilities with business needs
supports multi-site sourcing strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

developing and managing a network of external manufacturing and supply partners
building strategic vendor relationships
sourcing new partners
optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance
negotiating pricing
managing vendor performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service metrics
overseeing vendor-related budgets
partnering with operations, production, and product development teams
evaluating supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, and quality standards
staying informed of market trends, supplier innovations, and industry developments

Benefits

Comp & perks

health care plans with prescription drug coverage
dental plan
vision plan
basic and supplemental life insurance
flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection
short/long term disability
401(k) Savings Plan