Sr Strategic Buyer - Engineered Solutions

GCG • Montpelier, VT • 2h ago

Overview

GCG Connectivity & Power Solutions (CPS) is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer to support customer-designed solutions by developing and executing sourcing strategies that ensure on-time, high-quality, and cost-effective supply. This is a high-visibility, strategic individual contributor role that bridges procurement, product management, quality, and commercial teams to deliver complex, customer-specific solutions that power industries across North America.

In this role, you'll take full ownership of purchasing activities tied to engineered solutions-managing vendors, ensuring compliance with AS9100 quality standards, and driving cross-functional accountability. You'll be a trusted advisor and key collaborator who combines sourcing strategy, analytical rigor, and hands-on execution to keep programs running smoothly and customers satisfied.

If you're a proactive, results-oriented professional who thrives on managing complexity, building supplier partnerships, and driving outcomes, this is a chance to make a measurable impact and grow within a dynamic, customer-focused organization.

This role offers a remote work arrangement however occasional travel will be required to corporate facilities as well as supplier facilities. Strong preference for candidates in Eastern and Central Time Zones to align with work schedules of the division's procurement team.

What You'll Do

Lead procurement activities for customer-designed solutions, ensuring compliance with quality and documentation standards (AS9100, FAIR, PPAP)

Develop and execute sourcing strategies that meet customer specifications, contractual obligations, and cost objectives

Build and strengthen supplier partnerships through regular business reviews, performance tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives

Coordinate supply and demand planning activities to align inbound materials with customer forecasts

Manage and communicate project timelines, deliverables, and risks across procurement, product management, quality, and sales teams

Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and new product approval processes

Track and report KPIs, including supplier on-time delivery, cost performance, and project milestones

Manage internal costing and forecasting processes, ensuring clear visibility to pricing, lead times, and working capital impacts

Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supply issues, improve data integrity, and optimize procurement efficiency

Travel as needed (up to 10%) to suppliers and partners for business reviews and relationship management

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably within distribution or contract manufacturing environments

Proven ability to manage complex sourcing projects and communicate effectively across multiple departments

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a sense of ownership and follow-through

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP systems (Oracle, Rubicon, or similar)

Familiarity with AS9100 standards and first article production processes (FAIR/PPAP) preferred

Experience interpreting 2D drawings and working within a technical manufacturing environment preferred

Background in wire harnessing, custom assemblies, or engineered electrical solutions is a plus

What We Offer

Competitive base salary ranging from $90,000 to $100,000, dependent on relevant experience; eligibility for annual bonus based on company and individual performance

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options (CDHP and PPO) to get you the coverage you need

Robust Financial Security: Company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, plus options for supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans

Generous Time Off: PTO plan with paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid compassionate care leave to support personal well-being and family needs

Wellness & Support Programs: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and telehealth access

Extras That Matter: Dental and vision plans, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and ID theft protection for peace of mind

An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

Our Use of AI in Recruiting

At GCG, we use AI technology to assist with our interviews by automating note-taking, allowing our hiring teams to focus fully on the conversation. This technology supports efficiency and accuracy in capturing candidate insights during interviews but is not used to evaluate resumes. All resume reviews and candidate assessments are conducted directly by our corporate recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure a thoughtful, human-centered approach.

About GCG

At GCG, our mission is to power, connect, and automate our world. With the responsive DNA of a startup and the size of a global leader, we offer top brands and extensive value-added services that make us an invaluable partner to our customers in multiple industry verticals across the globe. We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers, while focusing attention on our responsibility to the environment, our associates and the communities we serve.

GCG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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