Sr. Core Buyer - Camera

Job Responsibilities

• Generates, distributes and follows up on all RFQ’s, as per the Global Purchasing Procedure for the regional commodities.
• Supports quote process for customer RFQ’s and works with strategic Purchasing at the early stages of program definition.
• Evaluates/consolidates all quotes received from Category Managers for strategic commodities.
• Supports quote reviews as required.
• Prepares and presents all Quote documents per guidelines.
• Supports Program Buyer for platform project development.
• Communicates the necessary information to Program Buyer to assist in decision making and strategy formulation.
• Supports sourcing decision processes.
• Creates/Maintains the Platform Price Libraries.
• Supports development of a strategic supply chain with commodity teams.
• Assists in analysis of new trends in technology and the market with commodity teams.
• Participates and supports quote & engineering team meetings during quote phase, where applicable and forwards status and open issues to relevant purchasing team members.
• Tracks the cost model for purchased components and materials, as applicable, for pre-development programs.
• Affords assistance in negotiating the best possible prices.
• Maintains supplier relationships that are both productive and mutually beneficial while continually searching for and renegotiating cost savings on new sourcing opportunities, with current and / or new suppliers.
• Works cooperatively with peers to implement consistent policies, procedures, strategies and reporting.
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts for products, tools, processes and programs.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of platform objectives.

Who We Are Looking For

• A self-motivated and experienced Senior Buyer, preferably with automotive experience.
• The ideal candidate is use to coordinate parallel activities, has strong communication skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and has a strategic mindset.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related.
• 5+ years of applicable experience preferred, preferably in automotive electronics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational and communication skills are critical.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in excel required.
• Knowledge of MRP systems (JDE) is beneficial.
• Awareness, Unity, Empowerment.