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Voortman Steel Machinery

Tactical Buyer

Monee, IL · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What are you going to do The Tactical Buyer is responsible for managing the day-to-day procurement activities that support Voortman USA's operations and customers throughout North America. This role ...

Thales

Tactical Buyer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Tactical Buyer Salt Lake City, UT (Fully onsite) Position Summary Thales is looking for a Tactical Buyer , whose role is to support the procurement function by executing day-to-day purchasing ...

Thales

Tactical Buyer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$61K - $101K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Tactical Buyer Salt Lake City, UT (Fully onsite) Position Summary Thales is looking for a Tactical Buyer , whose role is to support the procurement function by executing day-to-day purchasing ...

Eaton

Tactical Buyer

Orchard Park, NY · On-site

$69K - $101K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

The Tactical Buyer is responsible for managing day-to-day procurement activities by monitoring demand, issuing RFQs, negotiating pricing, and ensuring timely placement and management of purchase ...

Thales

Tactical Buyer

Salt Lake City, UT

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Tactical Buyer Salt Lake City, UT (Fully onsite) Position Summary Thales is looking for a Tactical Buyer , whose role is to support the procurement function by executing day-to-day purchasing ...

ASV HOLDINGS, Inc.

Tactical Buyer

Grand Rapids, MN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Type Full-time Description Tactical Buyer Yanmar Compact Equipment North America designs, manufactures and supports a complete range of compact equipment including compact track loaders, mini ...

System One

Tactical Buyer II

Merritt Island, FL · On-site

$46 - $61/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Tactical Buyer II Location: Merrit Island, Cape Canaveral and Melbourne/ FL Type: Contract / On-site Compensation: $46 to $61 per hour Overview System One is seeking a Tactical Buyer to support ...

Eaton Aerospace

Tactical Buyer

Orchard Park, NY · On-site

$69K - $101K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

The Tactical Buyer is responsible for managing day-to-day procurement activities by monitoring demand, issuing RFQs, negotiating pricing, and ensuring timely placement and management of purchase ...

System One

Tactical Buyer II

Merritt Island, FL · On-site

$46 - $61/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Tactical Buyer II Location: Merrit Island, Cape Canaveral and Melbourne/ FL Type: Contract / On-site Compensation: $46 to $61 per hour Overview System One is seeking a Tactical Buyer to support ...

System One

Tactical Buyer II

Merritt Island, FL · On-site

$46 - $61/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Tactical Buyer II Location: Merrit Island, Cape Canaveral and Melbourne/ FL Type: Contract / On-site Compensation: $46 to $61 per hour Overview System One is seeking a Tactical Buyer to support ...

System One

Tactical Buyer II

Merritt Island, FL · On-site

$46 - $61/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Tactical Buyer II Location: Merrit Island, Cape Canaveral and Melbourne/ FL Type: Contract / On-site Compensation: $46 to $61 per hour Overview System One is seeking a Tactical Buyer to support ...

System One

Tactical Buyer II

Merritt Island, FL · On-site

$46 - $61/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Tactical Buyer II Location: Merrit Island, Cape Canaveral and Melbourne/ FL Type: Contract / On-site Compensation: $46 to $61 per hour Overview System One is seeking a Tactical Buyer to support ...

System One

Tactical Buyer II

Merritt Island, FL · On-site

$46 - $61/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Tactical Buyer II Location: Merrit Island, Cape Canaveral and Melbourne/ FL Type: Contract / On-site Compensation: $46 to $61 per hour Overview System One is seeking a Tactical Buyer to support ...

System One

Tactical Buyer II

Merritt Island, FL · On-site

$46 - $61/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Tactical Buyer II Location: Merrit Island, Cape Canaveral and Melbourne/ FL Type: Contract / On-site Compensation: $46 to $61 per hour Overview System One is seeking a Tactical Buyer to support ...

System One

Tactical Buyer II

Merritt Island, FL · On-site

$46 - $61/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Tactical Buyer II Location: Merrit Island, Cape Canaveral and Melbourne/ FL Type: Contract / On-site Compensation: $46 to $61 per hour Overview System One is seeking a Tactical Buyer to support ...

System One

Tactical Buyer II

Merritt Island, FL · On-site

$46 - $61/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Tactical Buyer II Location: Merrit Island, Cape Canaveral and Melbourne/ FL Type: Contract / On-site Compensation: $46 to $61 per hour Overview System One is seeking a Tactical Buyer to support ...

System One

Tactical Buyer II

Merritt Island, FL · On-site

$46 - $61/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Tactical Buyer II Location: Merrit Island, Cape Canaveral and Melbourne/ FL Type: Contract / On-site Compensation: $46 to $61 per hour Overview System One is seeking a Tactical Buyer to support ...

W. R. Grace & Co.

  • Medical

  • Life

Communicates to buyers for exceptions and emergencies when support is needed; * Ensures proper documentation of pricing and statement of work is included for purchase orders; * Accurately creates ...

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How much do tactical buyer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for tactical buyer in the United States is $68,384.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tactical buyer?

A Tactical Buyer is responsible for purchasing goods and services to meet a company's short-term operational needs. They focus on sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards. Unlike strategic buyers who focus on long-term procurement planning, tactical buyers handle day-to-day purchasing activities and urgent supply chain requirements. Their role is crucial in maintaining smooth operations by preventing delays and cost overruns.

What are some typical challenges faced by tactical buyers, and how can they be addressed?

Tactical Buyers often face challenges such as managing tight deadlines, balancing competing priorities, and responding to sudden changes in supplier availability or market prices. Successfully navigating these challenges requires strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and proactive communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Building a solid understanding of your company's procurement processes, staying updated on industry trends, and leveraging technology for automation and data analysis can also help. Those who adapt quickly and maintain a collaborative approach tend to excel in this dynamic procurement environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the tactical buyer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tactical Buyer, you need strong skills in procurement, negotiation, inventory management, and a relevant degree such as supply chain, business, or a related field. Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, supply chain analytics tools, and certification such as CIPS or CPSM is highly valuable. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills help you build effective supplier relationships and navigate fast-paced buying cycles. These capabilities ensure timely, cost-effective purchasing decisions and contribute to the efficient operation of the organization’s supply chain.

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Tactical Buyer

Voortman Steel Machinery

Monee, IL • On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

What are you going to do
The Tactical Buyer is responsible for managing the day-to-day procurement activities that support Voortman USA's operations and customers throughout North America. This role oversees the sourcing, purchasing, and availability of parts, tooling, consumables, and machine components by building and maintaining strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers. The Tactical Buyer creates and manages purchase orders, negotiates pricing and delivery terms, monitors supplier performance, resolves supply issues, and identifies alternative sourcing opportunities to reduce risk and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
In addition, the Tactical Buyer plays a critical role in inventory and material planning by monitoring stock levels, analyzing demand trends, lead times, and consumption patterns, and ensuring appropriate inventory levels are maintained to support business objectives. This position is responsible for adjusting planning parameters within SAP, supporting new machine launches and engineering changes, and managing excess or obsolete inventory. The Tactical Buyer collaborates closely with Parts, Service, Engineering, Delivery, Warehouse, and Global Procurement teams to prioritize critical shortages, support customer requirements, optimize transportation costs, and maintain high service levels while balancing inventory investment and procurement costs.
The role also includes maintaining accurate supplier, pricing, and material master data within SAP and other business systems, resolving invoice and payment discrepancies with Accounts Payable, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement and inventory management. The Tactical Buyer tracks and reports key performance indicators such as supplier on-time delivery, inventory turnover, backorders, cost savings, and expedited freight spending, while providing recommendations to management on purchasing strategies, supplier performance, and inventory investments. Additionally, this position supports budgeting and forecasting activities, attends supplier meetings and industry events to stay informed of market trends, and performs other duties as assigned to contribute to the overall success of the supply chain organization.
We ask
  • Minimum 3 years of purchasing, buying, supply chain, inventory planning, or procurement experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience using an MRP/ERP system (SAP preferred).
  • Strong understanding of inventory management principles and purchasing processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and related business software.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
We offer
  • Flextime policy
  • Paid Time Off (i.e., PTO) that can be used as it's accrued
  • Paid Holidays effective date of hire
  • Medical insurance (i.e., three plans available, PPO, HMO*, and PPO with HSA) effective date of hire
  • Dental care
  • Vision care
  • 100% Voortman USA LLC paid life insurance
  • Additional voluntary life insurance option
  • 100% Voortman USA LLC paid short-term disability
  • 50/50 premium split between Voortman USA LLC and employee for long-term disability (i.e., LTD)
  • 401K plan available with Company contribution

About Voortman
Join Voortman
As part of a global organization headquartered in the Netherlands with more than 750 employees worldwide, Voortman offers the opportunity to collaborate across international teams, gain exposure to global expertise, and build a career within a well-established and innovative leader in the steel processing industry.
Having recently moved into our new, state-of-the-art production facility and offices, Voortman is entering an exciting new phase of growth in the United States. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding our presence across North America, enhancing our capabilities, and delivering even greater value to our customers. As we scale our operations, we are rapidly growing our team and actively seeking talented, driven individuals who are eager to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. This is a unique opportunity to join Voortman at a pivotal moment and play a key role in shaping the future of our U.S. operations.
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