Category Buyer

Position Overview

Defines the vision and executes the strategy centrally for all LEAR locations in EMEA region for both Electrical Systems and Seating Systems Divisions. Manages the contracts, e-catalogs and Punch-Out’s within a group of commodities within MRO. Ensures cost effective procurement and delivery of material and service to support plant and customer requirements. Supports administration of orders/contracts and purchasing function. Assumes the role of a central Strategic Category Buyer.

Key Tasks

• Identify, develop and provide long term sourcing strategies and synergies, lead key projects with cross-functional teams.
• Maintenance, negotiations and improvement of Contracts
• Lead commercial relationships with suppliers, aiming towards achiving the most optimal solution for the company.
• Indirect material and MRO, cost reduction, supplier quality and certification
• Work on policies and procedures within the special area and administer them together with the other departments across the organization.
• Manage the Request For Quotations sourcing rationales in consistency with the category strategy.

Key Requirements

BS/BA, Master or equivalent experience.

+5 years of experience in purchasing as Category Buyer

Fluent in English and Spanish