GSP Buyer
I am partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking a Buyer - Global Product Support (GPS) to support aftermarket parts, supplier management, inventory strategies, and customer support operations.
This role will serve as a key link between procurement, operations, and customer-facing teams to ensure replacement parts and value-added products are available when needed. The position offers a blend of sourcing, supplier management, inventory planning, and supply chain execution responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop sourcing strategies for aftermarket parts and value-added products
- Manage supplier relationships, pricing, lead times, and delivery performance
- Issue RFQs and evaluate supplier quotations
- Drive lead time reductions and cost improvement initiatives
- Monitor inventory levels and implement stocking strategies to support customer demand
- Utilize MRP and forecasting tools to support replenishment and purchasing activities
- Expedite critical orders and proactively resolve supply issues
- Partner with operations, customer support, and supply chain teams to ensure service level objectives are achieved
- Evaluate and onboard new suppliers to improve flexibility and supply continuity
- Support supplier negotiations, cost reduction efforts, and low-cost sourcing initiatives
- Monitor market trends and provide recommendations regarding pricing and supply risks
Qualifications
- 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or planning experience
- Manufacturing, aftermarket, service parts, or industrial distribution experience preferred
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
- Background in inventory planning, replenishment, forecasting, or demand management is highly desirable
- Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, customer service, engineering, and supply chain teams
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Visible role supporting a critical business function
- Mix of purchasing, inventory management, and supplier strategy responsibilities
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on customer satisfaction and operational performance
- Stable manufacturing organization with long-term growth opportunities
- Collaborative team environment and strong leadership support
If you have experience in purchasing, inventory management, supplier relations, aftermarket support, or supply chain planning and would like to learn more, feel free to message me directly.
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