Strategic Buyer, Direct Materials

Overview

Strategic Buyer, Direct Materials

Job Location:

US-KY-Louisville

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Number of Openings: 1

Posted Date: 2 months ago

(11/12/2025 9:05 AM)

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland’s Cultural Values

Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Strategic Buyer, Direct Materials. The Strategic Buyer Direct Materials will be responsible for leading strategic procurement efforts to maximize purchasing leverage across entities, regions and global demand. It develops and implements category strategies that align with company and business unit goals. This position also provides leadership and collaboration within category councils to drive sourcing excellence and value.

This role is located in Louisville, KY.

Strategic Buyer, Direct Materials Responsibilities:

• Establish long-term, cost-competitive supplier relationships at high-performance standards and manage internal stakeholders from different Business Units.
• Work closely with Procurement and different internal departments to monitor KPIs, track progress, and adjust strategies to ensure continual improvement of Cost and Quality performance.
• Build, develop and execute commodity strategies for different material groups and external processing steps.
• Drive digitalization of our key suppliers through system integration of transactions and communications and continuously improve internal processes to reduce operational workload.
• Implement the Wieland global standard processes.
• Overall responsibility for the identification, evaluation, and approval process of new suppliers that meet Wieland's performance standards and compliance requirements.

Strategic Buyer, Direct Materials Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in business or technical-related discipline.
• 7-10 years of procurement experience, preferably in a centralized structure.
• Ability to travel at least 15% including internationally.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAP S4, SAP Ariba).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of strategic category planning, total cost of ownership, and fact-based negotiation.
• Expertise in financial modeling, product/category management, supplier analysis, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Skilled in internal stakeholder collaboration, influencing and change management.

Joining Wieland's team gives you...

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability - Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.