Buyer II - Soft Goods, Filters, Modules, Assemblies

Responsibilities of Position:

• Manage costs for purchased components and tooling in alignment with procurement guidelines and organizational financial targets.
• Achieve cost savings goals through effective negotiations, strategic sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and manage RFQs/RFPs, conduct market tests, and evaluate supplier bids based on total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate multi-year procurement contracts and long-term supply agreements.
• Ensure accurate regional forecasting and tracking of commodity-level financial performance.
• Source suppliers using LPP (Lowest Purchasing Price) methodology while ensuring product performance and quality requirements.
• Create, deploy and continuously refine commodity strategy
• Evaluate, select, develop and maintain a qualified supply base in alignment with procurement and quality standards.
• Control and maintain Soft Goods, Filters, Modules, Assemblies component and tooling costs by following procurement processes and ensuring pricing stays within project targets in alignment with the Advanced Procurement Team.
• Serve as the primary procurement contact for the region, supporting category managers, internal customers and departmental needs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced Tier I automotive environment.
• Complete additional assignments and special projects as needed.

• Strong negotiation skills with proven ability to influence outcomes and drive measurable results.
• Highly self-directed, with strong ownership, initiative, and ability to complete tasks independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting effectively across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain strong professional relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple priorities and complex workloads.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel (advanced functions preferred)
• Familiarity with TS-16949 or IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Experience in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive supplier environment strongly preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required.
• 4+ years of progressive automotive purchasing experience.
• Interest or experience in working with global suppliers or supporting cross-regional activities.

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