We are seeking a Senior Buyer Forgings/Castings for an leading supplier. As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for leading supplier selection, negotiation, and management of automotive bearing and chassis suspension parts components and raw materials. You will also develop new supplier sourcing and relationships in North America, maintain inventory levels to meet production requirements, and continuously improve the purchasing process.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the strategic sourcing process for Bearing and Chassis components and raw materials
Develop and evaluate new supplier sources in North America
Negotiate key contracts to optimize value
Actively manage supplier relationships and performance through key performance metrics
Ensure that the product is matched to the right supplier and ensure the supplier is effective in delivering the product in collaboration with Engineering
Basic Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience:
Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Science (BS)
More than 5 years of experience working in the automotive maker or automotive industry with equivalent background and knowledge
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders
Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:
Drive for Results
Business Acumen
Decision-Making
Analytical Thinking
Teamwork & Collaboration
Displays Global Perspective
Additional Requirements:
Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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