Strategic Buyer

04/22/2026Position Type/HoursFull-time, in office position. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST.Why Join Delta ModTechAt Delta ModTech, we design and build custom converting and coating machinery for some of the world’s most respected brands. As a Strategic Buyer, you’ll play a key role in shaping our supply base, driving cost and performance improvements, and supporting innovative engineering and manufacturing solutions—all within a collaborative, people-first, high-performance culture with high expectations and accountability.Position ProfileThe Strategic Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers to support Delta ModTech’s custom machinery manufacturing operations, with a primary focus on ensuring on-time delivery of parts and materials critical to production schedules. This role blends hands on purchasing execution with strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and cross functional collaboration to prevent material shortages and production disruptions.The Strategic Buyer owns supplier relationships end-to-end, proactively monitoring lead times, delivery performance, and capacity constraints while balancing cost, quality, delivery, and risk—including proactively managing cost by analyzing spend and cost drivers, running competitive sourcing events, negotiating commercial terms, and partnering with Engineering and suppliers on value‑engineering opportunities. The ideal candidate is highly proactive, analytical, and execution‑focused, with a strong sense of urgency and accountability for meeting production commitments through reliable supplier delivery.Essential FunctionsStrategic Sourcing & Supplier ManagementDevelop and execute sourcing strategies for machined and fabricated parts, commercial parts, and indirect materials.Lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding to support new products, engineering changes, and capacity needs.Build and manage strong supplier relationships, including performance tracking for quality, on‑time delivery, cost, and responsiveness.Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities.Proactively analyze spending and cost drivers (e.g., material, labor, and outside processing) to prioritize savings opportunities.Lead competitive sourcing events (RFQs, benchmarking, and rebids) and negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to reduce total cost.Partners with Engineering and suppliers on value-engineering and specification optimization to reduce cost while meeting quality and performance requirements.Monitor market conditions, supplier capacity, and supply chain risk; recommend mitigation strategies.Purchasing ExecutionTrack purchase order status and proactively expedite or resolve delivery, quality, or service issues.Prepare and manage purchase orders, bid requests, and change orders in the ERP system.Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to achieve best total cost outcomes.Purchase production materials, stock components, tooling, safety supplies, office supplies, uniforms, and other operational needs as required.Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing, contracts, and documentation.Cross‑Functional CollaborationPartner closely with Engineering on new product development, drawings, specifications, and design changes.Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, Inventory, and Sales to align sourcing decisions with production schedules and business priorities.Support management and internal teams with quotations, supplier data, and procurement analysis.Collaborate with Manufacturing to align internal shop capabilities and skill sets to machined-part demand (e.g., routing work to the right resources, leveling load, and reducing outside processing where practical) to improve cost and lead time.Initiate reviews of engineering drawings and specifications to identify simplification opportunities (e.g., tolerance rationalization, standard hardware, and reducing setups) that lower machining and fabrication cost.Continuous ImprovementAnalyze spend data and inventory trends to support better planning and sourcing decisions.Maintain a cost-savings pipeline (cost reduction and cost avoidance), track results, and communicate progress to stakeholders.Improve data quality (pricing, lead times, and supplier performance metrics) to enable accurate spending analysis and better sourcing decisions.Contribute to procurement process improvements, policies, and best practices.Support ERP data accuracy and purchasing workflow improvements.Other DutiesThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.RequiredEducation and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience.3–5+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor performance.Proficiency with ERP systems (Epicor preferred).Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.PreferredDirectly working with internal and external fabrication shopsExperience working directly with EngineeringExperience sourcing machined and fabricated components.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.Experience in low‑volume, high‑mix or custom machinery manufacturing.Exposure to cost modeling or should‑cost analysis.Competencies & AttributesStrategic thinking with strong execution skillsOwnership mentality and sense of urgencySupplier relationship managementAttention to detail and follow‑throughAbility to manage multiple priorities independentlyTeam‑oriented, service‑focused mindsetModel, steward, make decisions upon, and expect to be held accountable to Delta ModTech’s values which include:BELIEVE IN PEOPLEFEARLESS INNOVATIONINTEGRITYPASSIONATE & TENACIOUSSERVANT LEADERSHIPPosition Type, Work Environment & TravelFull time, non-exemptNormal office environmentTravel - nonePhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.Salary Range$85,000 - $110,000 per year (DOE - Depending on Experience)Benefits OfferedMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Life InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) with up to $500 annual match (for High-Deductible Health Plans)401(k) *match Paid Time Off (PTO)Discretionary Bonus