Senior Strategic Buyer

Post Date

Mar 24, 2026

Location

Cascade,
Michigan

ZIP/Postal Code

49512
US
May 31, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

TPA-fba397b5-0b7d-4958-bae5-f1ef663d0923

Pay Rate

$32 - $40 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring a Senior Strategic Buyer for a commercial aerospace customer. This person will report to the category manager, and expected to:
• Own end‑to‑end direct material procurement
• Drive cost reduction, PPV, negotiation, LTAs
• Manage supplier performance and risk
• Optimize inventory, DOS, MRP signals
• Be SAP‑expert level (MM + MRP)
• Partner cross‑functionally with Ops, Eng, Quality, Programs
• Lead Lean / CI initiatives
Operate in a high‑mix, high‑complexity aerospace environment

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

5 years in a Buyer role within manufacturing (any industry)
Cost management expertise, including:
PPB (Purchase Price Breakdown / Variance)
Driving measurable cost savings and cost‑down initiatives
Understanding the why behind spend decisions—not just execution
Supplier management experience
Managing supplier performance, pricing, and relationships
Partnering with suppliers to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives
Strong SAP experience (heavy user)
Tactical PO creation and ongoing PO management
Master Data management (vendor, material, pricing, etc.)
Data analysis and reporting in SAP is a key requirement

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with SAP implementations;
Strong understanding of the IT/system setup and integration side, not just end‑user transactions

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.