Kidde Global Solutions
Raw Material Buyer
Job Description
Position Summary
The Senior Raw Material Buyer leads strategic and operational procurement for direct raw materials, ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and supplier development, with a focus on overseas suppliers to support production and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage procurement of raw materials to ensure timely availability for production
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with local and international suppliers
- Lead negotiations for pricing, commercial terms, contracts, and logistics conditions
- Monitor and follow up on purchase orders to prevent supply disruptions
- Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (planning, operations, quality, finance)
- Track and evaluate supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead t...