Purchasing Manager - Program

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Job Description

As a member of the Purchasing team, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for ensuring all purchasing activities fully support program requirements from launch through post launch. This role focuses on cost, timing, quality, and supply chain reliability to meet program objectives.

Responsibilities

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Manage all relevant KPIs, such as component target pricing, supplier sourcing, tooling kick offs, PPAP, etc.
• Owns the purchasing strategy for assigned programs.
• Lead and mentor program buyers.
• Ensure all sourced components meet financial objectives (piece price, tooling, investments).
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and track savings performance.
• Supports VA/VE workshops and negotiation events.
• Supports Commodity Buyers on engineering data collection and negotiations.
• Ensure all contractual agreements are received and stored.
• Ensures data management to meet program requirements and timelines.

Education Requirements

• Requires minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• BS/BA or equivalent experience.
• Automotive experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate with cross functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a highly productive, constantly changing environment.
• Strong ability to align with and influence others.
• Process oriented and continuous improvement mindset.
• Negotiating principles/skills.
• High level integrity.
• Priority setting and time management.
• Action oriented/ produces results.

Bonus if You Have

• MBA
• Automotive cross-functional experience is recommended

• Previous SAP ERP experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

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 country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.