Buyer – Seat Foam

• Manage cost, quality, and material efficiencies (Total Value Management) over program lifetime.
• Understand and set cost savings goals annually to identify pure commercial leverage versus design efficiencies and end-to-end supply chain improvements.
• Work with the strategic Category Manager and Product Development to understand latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies, and trends.
• Analyze market supply/demand balances and deficit risks.
• Align on sourcing to materials, component, and part requirements.
• Conduct regular design reviews with engineering.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of automotive purchasing experience.
• Proficiency in Purchasing systems and procedures.
• Extremely high energy with a relentless pursuit of learning and development to drive commodity expertise.
• Ability to influence senior executives to drive decision-making.
• Ability to develop and successfully execute negotiations strategy.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes a plus.
• Strong analytical skills (Must be data driven and able to analyze multiple potential scenarios / business plans).
• Big Picture / Strategic Mindset (Must be able to drive the future of the commodity).
• Creative thinker and problem solver.
• Must be a self-starter/ motivated and be able to work both independently as well as in a team setting.
• Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations).
• Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders.

Demonstrates expertise in automotive purchasing, including cost management, negotiation strategy, and supply chain improvements. Strong analytical and strategic mindset to drive commodity expertise and influence decision-making.

• Automotive Purchasing Experience
• Negotiation Strategy Development
• Analytical Skills
• Purchasing Systems Proficiency
• Supply Chain Management

• Cost Management
• Market Analysis
• Design Review
• Supply Chain Improvement
• Data Analysis

• Creative Problem Solving
• Persuasive Communication
• Self-Starter
• Team Collaboration
• Influencing Skills

• Bachelor's Degree

• Total Value Management
• Commodity Expertise
• Manufacturing Processes
• Financial Health Ratings
• Supply Base Footprint