Title: Procurement Senior Professional - Onsite
Mandatory skills:
high-voltage equipment,
SAP, MRP systems, S4 HANA, SAP-based compliance data,
industry standards, regulatory requirements,
Buying steel structures, Steel components, Fabricated items,
Construction Water, Wastewater, Industrial manufacturing, steel procurement, fabricated goods, structural purchasing,
material planning strategies, procurement plans, leveraging data insights, cost-reduction initiatives, quality assurance processes
Description:
Senior Buyer
The Opportunity
Step into a high-impact role where your expertise in material planning and procurement helps power a more sustainable energy future. As a Senior Procurement Professional, you''ll drive cost-effective sourcing, optimize MRP performance, and ensure the availability of critical materials used in our high-voltage equipment. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, strengthen supplier relationships, and contribute directly to operational excellence and long-term supply chain stability. This is a chance to influence key decisions, innovate through data-driven insights, and help advance client’s mission of delivering safe, reliable, and efficient energy solutions.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Develop and execute material planning strategies using SAP or similar MRP tools.
Forecast supply needs and align procurement plans with production teams.
Build and maintain productive, long-term supplier partnerships.
Negotiate pricing and terms leveraging data insights for optimal outcomes.
Identify supply chain risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
Partner with engineering, quality, and production on material specifications.
Drive cost-reduction initiatives without compromising delivery or quality.
Support quality assurance processes and maintain accurate SAP-based compliance data.
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
Proven experience as a buyer within high-voltage equipment or related industries.
Strong proficiency with SAP or comparable MRP systems.
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation abilities.
Strength in problem-solving and collaboration across teams.
Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)
Top Priority Requirements:
Strong SAP Experience
Specifically SAP / S4 HANA (This was positioned as a true must-have)
Minimum 5 Years of Relevant Experience
Buyer / procurement experience
Senior-level capability preferred
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience
Highly Valuable:
Buying steel structures
Steel components
Fabricated items
Transferable industries include:
Construction
Water / Wastewater
Industrial manufacturing
Any sector involving steel procurement, fabricated goods, or structural purchasing
Notes:
100% Fully Onsite
Monday–Friday
VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.
Contact Details :
Account co-ordinator: Sekhar Radhakrishnan
VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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