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Category Implementation Buyer – Exhaust
Job in
Plymouth, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Listed on 2026-09-17
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-17
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Be part of a team with three other experienced exhaust CI Buyers, all working together but each leading ownership over specific programs, suppliers, projects and/or regions, including:
- Deliver QCDR improvement for three of the top suppliers in the company
- High spend, high visibility commodities in North America and IMG regions
- Implement exhaust category strategy: detail plans for strategic sourcing, negotiating, supporting design changes, and identify financial risks
- Interact and create strong relationship with cross functional teams to deliver common objectives (quality, cost, delivery)
- Develop sourcing timing plan for all upcoming program launches in order to allow for cost negotiations and strategic sourcing before meeting supplier on board deadlines and meeting program cost targets
- Deliver all requirements of the sourcing process through new I-ERP system
- Lead supplier negotiations to support 2026 priorities (TVM cost reduction commitments, end-to-end waste elimination ideas, inflation mitigation, supply continuity) and develop Action Plan to achieve those objectives
- Be a team player, adapt to dynamic challenges, problem solve and deliver plans with confidence
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration or Finance OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in direct automotive procurement and supply chain experience
- Availability to work Hybrid (4 days in Dearborn & 1 day optional remote)
- Great communication and collaboration skills
- Desire to strengthen negotiation skills and fact-based problem solving
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