Hybrid Strategic Sourcing bei Diamond Mowers

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 60^th 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.