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Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all of the world's major automotive manufacturers with our world-class automotive seating and automotive electrical products. Our products are developed and produced by a diverse, talented team of more than 165,000 people. With operations in 39 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region in the world. For our globally positioned and successful teams, we are looking for dedicated talents with zest for action and enthusiasm. If you love challenges, want to experience development opportunities unrestrained, and want recognition that pays off, then you've come to the right place with Lear.

Position: Buyer

Location: Southfield, MI

Division: E-Systems

Position Focus: Deliver competitive and optimized costed BOM's for Lear's new business pursuits - Electronics. Fully support new Program Launches and be the primary Purchasing interface with Cross-Functional Teams.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Position Requirements:

• Key competencies for success in position include:

              - Strong Communication Skills and ability to address all levels of management                                                                                                                                                                                    - Negotiating principles/skills

- High level of integrity

- Priority setting and time management

- Action oriented / produces results                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

• Bachelor’s degree in general business required, Purchasing or Supply Chain Management preferred

• Understanding of big picture but must be detail oriented with the ability to learn concepts quickly to develop understanding. 

• Must be able to problem solve and manage programs independently, knowing when to engage management and cross functional organizations.

•  Requires minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience. Automotive cross-functional experience is a plus.  Proven experience with project management and demonstrated results, including managing multiple deadlines and customers (internal).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Job Duties:

• Liaison between PUR and other functions within E-Systems organization (Program Management, Sales, Engineering, and Finance).          
• Work with suppliers to quote new components on pursuit business and process ECNs on awarded program to source awarded business.           
• Ability to develop and present program information to cross functional teams and executive management, acting as the face of purchasing                                                
• Provide visibility to commodity on new business awards to ensure preferred suppliers are sourced and commodity strategy is being followed.  
• Strong written communication and presentation skills, ability to work well with other teams with different goals and understand needs of the E-Systems team.
• Ability to multi-task, and close out open deliverables in a timely fashion.  Ability to work independently                                                 
• Strong analytics skills, high attention to details is required.                          
• Must be an advanced or expert user in Excel (pivot tables, writing formulas, analyzing data output)
• Technical understanding of automotive electronics and qualifications.    

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.