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The company has been in business for over 75 years and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. Gutor's products are designed to meet the demanding needs of industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. The company also has a global presence with over 600 employees in more than 30 countries and branches in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S.A to name a few.\nGutor is committed to providing its customers with the best possible support. The company has a team of experienced engineers and technicians who are available to help with any problems that may arise.\nSenior Sourcing Buyer with a specialized focus on transformer technology, metal alloys (like copper and aluminium), and sheet metal. This role is instrumental in leading regional sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier performance, and ensuring the procurement of high-quality, cost-effective materials and components essential to UPS Manufacturing.The ideal candidate will bring an engineering background, market knowledge of transformer and/or metal fabrication industries, and a proven ability to manage complex supply chains in high-specification, regulated, and/or custom-engineered environments.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nSourcing, Vendor & Commodity Management:\nDeveloping and executing sourcing strategy with a strong focus on identifying local sources for:\nTransformer components (e.g., magnetic cores, windings, insulation systems, bushings, tap changers).\nSheet metal parts (e.g., enclosures, distribution panels, brackets, structural frames).\nRaw and semi-finished metals (e.g., copper, aluminium, steel, laminated cores).\nOther technologies as needed (e.g. cables, wires, etc.)\nLead RFQ/RFP processes, supplier benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations in these and other categories/technologies as assigned.\nSupplier Development & Relationship Management:\nIdentifying, qualifying, and selecting reliable suppliers/vendors.\nEstablishing long-term partnerships to ensure the availability of high-quality materials, equipment, and services.\nConduct global market analysis to identify cost drivers, emerging suppliers, and innovation opportunities.\nMonitor supplier KPIs (quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness) and lead performance improvement initiatives\nEnsure the operational relationships with allocated suppliers and drive sustainable competition into the supplier panel\nCross-Functional Collaboration & Teamwork:\nWork closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Sustaining, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project Management to ensure sourcing strategies align with technical and operational requirements.\nAct as a key contributor in cross-departmental project teams, particularly in engineer-to-order (ETO) programs.\nFacilitate effective communication between internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure alignment on specifications, timelines, and quality expectations\nMentor junior buyers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the procurement team.\nCost Optimization & Risk Mitigation:\nDrive continuous improvement and Cost reduction through analysing value engineering, should-cost analysis, and alternative sourcing\nEvaluating supplier proposals to ensure cost-effectiveness.\nContribute to margin improvement through material cost down and support supply chain improvements through cross functional teams.\nRisk Management, Compliance & Documentation:\nAssess and mitigate risks related to raw material volatility, geopolitical factors in the region, and supply chain disruptions.\nNegotiate long-term agreements and propose hedging strategies for critical metals and materials\nEnsure compliance with internal procurement policies, industry standards (e.g., ISO, IEC), and regulatory requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH).\nMaintain accurate records of contracts, supplier audits, and sourcing decisions. Generating reports on supplier performance, cost savings, and other key metrics to support decision-making and provide insights to stakeholders.\nIdentifying potential risks in the procurement process and proposing risk mitigation strategies, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company policies.\nFirst escalation level for supplier crisis management in the region\n\nSECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nEnsure the involvement of the purchasing function, the introduction of supplier strategies as early as possible in the project stage, aligning as needed with our NPD Buyer\nIdentifying potential risks in the procurement process and proposing risk mitigation strategies, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company policies.\nSupport of general activities in the procurement department as required to maintain business.\nSAP (Vendor creation coordination, PIR/Source List maintenance, etc.)\nAdditional, sourcing as required, to maintain the plant operations.\nKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS - REQUIRED\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field\n5-8 years’ experience in strategic sourcing or procurement with at least 3-5 years in managing transformer and/or metal fabrication suppliers/categories.\nStrong leadership skills, with demonstrated results\nProficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and sourcing tools (e.g. cost modelling).\nExcellent negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.\nFluent in English; additional languages (Spanish, German, Mandarin) are a plus\nPreferred Industry Experience - DESIRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL\nIndustrial UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) manufacturing, especially involving large-scale or mission-critical systems.\nEngineer-to-Order (ETO) environments, where sourcing must align with custom specifications, tight timelines, and collaborative design\nNuclear energy or other highly regulated industries with strict quality and traceability requirements.\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nTravel: Willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel, to visit suppliers, attend audits, and support sourcing initiatives.\nWork Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.\nTeam Orientation: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset are essential. Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, multicultural, and cross-functional environment.\nFlexibility and ability to transition in an ever-changing environment.\nWHAT WE OFFER:\nThe base salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.\nPaid holidays\nPaid Time Off: 20 days of vacation\n401(k) plan: up to 6% company matching contribution\nCigna Dental and Vision Insurance\nFSA and HSA savings account options\nBasic Life and AD&D Insurance\nVoluntary supplemental life insurance\nHealth & Fitness Reimbursement\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, stand, talk and hear.\nGutor is an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7934,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"Spanish","level":"All levels","optional":false},{"language":"English","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Life insurance","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Cybersecurity","Hardware","Power Supplies & Power Electronics"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-08T07:14:33Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":78,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.867,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":24,"expected_fill_days":37,"reasons":["conf:22","urgency","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-10-22T06:10:10Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":110000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/gutor-senior-sourcing-buyer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/gutor-senior-sourcing-buyer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-22T13:02:03Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":11890,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-23T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2464610},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2464610"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fgutor-senior-sourcing-buyer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fgutor-senior-sourcing-buyer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fgutor-senior-sourcing-buyer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/gutor-senior-sourcing-buyer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fgutor-senior-sourcing-buyer"}]}