Buyer 1-3, Machining & Forging

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Manage the supply base to meet the strategic objectives of Global Procurement and the needs of internal and external customers, product groups, and manufacturing in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and commercial terms. Independently manage assigned commodities and suppliers, execute sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, drive cost reduction and supplier performance improvement initiatives, and support more complex cross-functional procurement activities.

• Develop, implement, and manage commodity strategies for assigned categories; evaluate and select suppliers, assess global sourcing opportunities, negotiate supply agreements, and support supply base rationalization.
• Assist with supplier management activities for assigned lower-complexity commodities, with development toward independently managing selected suppliers and standard components over time.
• Collect and analyze supplier quotations, pricing changes, delivery information, and basic cost drivers to support sourcing decisions and negotiations.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, operations, planning, finance, and suppliers to support part changes, supplier performance follow-up, launch readiness, and continuity of supply.
• Support cost reduction, productivity, and supplier improvement initiatives by preparing data, tracking actions, following up on open items, and documenting savings or avoidance opportunities.
• Learn and apply procurement processes, ERP/SAP transactions, supplier communication practices, and internal approval workflows under guidance from the category team.
• Develop capability to manage supplier issues, elevate risks, support recovery actions, and contribute to long-term supply base strategy as experience grows.

• Foundational understanding of purchasing, supply chain, supplier management, and basic business processes, with willingness and ability to learn procurement practices quickly.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing environments, supplier performance measures, and quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness expectations.
• Developing understanding of how business, engineering, operations, manufacturing, and purchasing priorities connect.
• Basic familiarity with ERP/MRP concepts and purchasing systems; SAP experience or exposure preferred but not required.

• 1-3 years of purchasing, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, engineering, or related experience; strong co-op, internship, or rotation program experience will be considered.
• Preferred experience or exposure managing, supporting, or purchasing C-class components, including nuts, bolts, washers, labels, fasteners, or other standard components.
• Nice to have basic exposure to stampings, machining, forgings, special components, supplier quotations, part drawings, bills of material, or manufacturing cost drivers.
• Experience working with ERP or purchasing systems preferred; SAP exposure is a plus.
• Exposure to quote analysis, supplier follow-up, cost reduction support, negotiation preparation, or project tracking is preferred but not required.

• High learning agility with a strong interest in procurement, supplier management, manufacturing, and commercial problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, organization, and ability to manage…