Seco Tools
Manufacturing
StrategicPurchaser
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“Strategic Purchaser at Seco Tools. Skills: purchasing, procurement, supplier management, negotiation, stakeholder management. lead purchasing activities for assigned material and service categories in line with Seco Procurement Guidelines and KPIs. contribute to category strategy development”
What You'll Achieve.
contribute to category strategy development; identify and evaluate new suppliers; negotiate regional or local agreements that support both divisional and Group strategic objectives; optimize the supplier base; drive synergies, cost savings, and negotiation opportunities; mitigate supplier and product risks; continuous improvement of purchasing processes and tools
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
business acumen with proven negotiation and stakeholder management skills, Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal, Results-driven mindset with agility and adaptability in a dynamic environment, Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Experience with strategic purchasing, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration, Regular interaction with a broad range of internal stakeholders (supply chain, engineering, finance, logistics) and external suppliers
Nice to Have
Experience with M3 ERP is preferred but not required, Exposure to industrial, manufacturing, or engineering-driven environments is beneficial
What You'll Do.
lead purchasing activities for assigned material and service categories in line with Seco Procurement Guidelines and KPIs
contribute to category strategy development
collaborate closely with Global Category Managers
identify and evaluate new suppliers
negotiate regional or local agreements that support both divisional and Group strategic objectives
manage strategic direct and indirect purchasing activities while ensuring compliance with purchasing policies
and nominate new and existing suppliers aligned with Seco’s strategic requirements
Ensure supplier compliance with laws
and internal policies
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance (quality
delivery) and optimize the supplier base
Manage procurement activities using common processes
following delegation and authority matrices
align specifications with stakeholders
and establish contracts in accordance with Group guidelines
Collect and analyze data on existing agreements
and quality performance
Negotiate contracts and ensure the correct application of contractual terms (e. g. SSCoc
Sandvik Purchasing Conditions)
Resolve supplier-related issues such as invoices
and finance in supplier contract execution and escalation handling
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the ERP system in compliance with Sandvik processes
Participate in preparation and follow-up of supplier audits
and mitigate supplier and product risks within assigned categories
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate closely with Global Category Managers; cooperation with internal stakeholders; Collaborate across Seco and Sandvik to drive synergies, cost savings, and negotiation opportunities; Regular interaction with a broad range of internal stakeholders (supply chain, engineering, finance, logistics)
Communication Scope
Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal
Process & Methodology
purchasing projects
Full Job Description
## Job Title: Strategic Purchaser **Location:** Reynoldsville, PA **Shift:** 1st Shift (6a to 2p, M-F) **Employment Type:** Full-Time; permanent **Department:** Manufacturing / Finance **About Us** We are a growing precision manufacturing team producing high‑quality round cutting tools for customers across various industries. We’re committed to quality, innovation, and providing a clean, well‑organized workplace where skilled team members can thrive. We are currently seeking an experienced **Strategic Purchaser** to join our team. **Position Overview** As a **Strategic Purchaser** , you will lead purchasing activities for assigned material and service categories in line with **Seco Procurement Guidelines and KPIs**. You will contribute to category strategy development, collaborate closely with Global Category Managers, identify and evaluate new suppliers, and negotiate regional or local agreements that support both divisional and Group strategic objectives. **Key Responsibilities** With local and/or regional responsibility, you will manage strategic direct and indirect purchasing activities while ensuring compliance with purchasing policies, processes, and Group standards. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Participate in or develop **category strategies** in collaboration with the Global Category Manager (or independently where no GCM is assigned). * Identify, prepare, and lead **purchasing projects** for assigned categories in cooperation with internal stakeholders or for local needs. * Research, evaluate, and nominate **new and existing suppliers** aligned with Seco’s strategic requirements. * Ensure supplier compliance with **laws, CSR standards, Code of Conduct, and internal policies**. * Monitor and evaluate **supplier performance** (quality, cost, delivery) and optimize the supplier base. * Manage procurement activities using common **processes, systems, and tools** , following delegation and authority matrices. * Execute **tenders** , a
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