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Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Diamond Mowers

Sioux Falls , SD

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Strategic Sourcing Buyer (Level II)

Diamond Mowers is looking for someone to join our team as a Strategic Sourcing Buyer (Level II) this person would lead strategic sourcing initiative by identifying, evaluating, and developing suppliers to support long-term business goals. Focuses on cost optimization, risk mitigation, and value creation through sourcing strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key spending categories, including capital and service-related procurement.

  • Lead supplier negotiations to secure best-in-class pricing, terms, and contracts.

  • Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) and supplier risk assessments.

  • Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve competitiveness or reduce risk.

  • Partner with engineering and operations on new product development sourcing.

  • Monitor global market trends, commodity pricing, and regulatory impacts.

  • Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships and performance KPIs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or equivalent certification preferred.

  • 3+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain leadership.

  • Proven experience in supplier development, cost analysis, and negotiation.

  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and project management skills.

  • Advanced ERP/MRP and data modeling experience (Excel, Power BI, etc.)

Location:

Address: 350 E 60th St N

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Hours: 8:00-5:00 (with some flexibility)

Days: Monday-Friday

Exhibit Diamond Company Values:

CUSTOMER FOCUSED

  • Meeting and exceeding internal and external customer expectations is the responsibility of everyone.
  • We are committed to being a World Class organization and the greatest partner to our customers.
  • We will listen, support, engage with empathy, our work must drive the success of our internal and external customers and team members.

ACCOUNTABILITY

  • We will be responsible for the commitments we make, and the expectations placed on us.
  • When we fail, we will own it, learn from it and make the appropriate changes.
  • We will act with exceptional integrity in everything we do.
  • We will be open to receiving and giving feedback.

TEAM PLAYER

  • Teamwork and clear communication are paramount to our success.
  • We will seek and provide constructive feedback to one another, work as a collaborator, treat peers with respect and dignity, engage all team members as partners to solve problems and support one another with a positive attitude.

SAFETY

  • We believe safety must be at the forefront of all our decision-making.
  • We will proactively invest in safe solutions and act consciously every day to keep ourselves, team members and customers safe.

GRIT

  • We have passion, determination and work ethic that gives us the ability to push through; to get to the end goal and recognize the obstacles we have overcome along the way.
  • When we tackle a difficult situation, we are determined to never give up and be the best in the industry.

Diamond Mowers is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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