Senior Buyer - Tooled Components

About the role

The Senior Buyer will support global purchasing initiatives for tooled components in the North American region. This role involves working with global cross-functional teams and suppliers to implement cost savings opportunities, ensure cost-effective procurement and delivery of materials and services, and execute commodity strategies and supply contracts.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

TBD

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