Senior Buyer - Tooled Components

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SENIOR BUYER – NA TOOL COMPONENTS

SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN – WORLD HEADQUARTERS

As a member of the E-Systems purchasing team, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for supporting global purchasing initiatives as it pertains to the North American region for tooled components. You’ll work with global cross functional teams and suppliers to implement cost savings opportunities, ensure cost effective procurement and delivery of material and service to support plant and customer requirements while executing commodity strategies and supply contracts.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

Deliver Total Landed Cost Improvements while pursuing specific targets

Support and execute global sourcing strategies and contracts

Ensure coordination of purchasing initiatives with all regions

Build and maintain relationships, both internal and with suppliers, which enhance our ability to deliver savings

Support operational targets and inventory management actions

Your Qualifications:

BS Degree in related field

Technical understanding of tooled components (plastic, rubber, metal)

Understanding of purchasing commodity management

Ability to close out open issues in a timely fashion

Strong written communication and presentation skills

Strong negotiation capabilities

Supplier relationship management

Ability to collaborate with leaders across many functions and regions

Strong leadership abilities

Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales and Program Management