Commodity Buyer

PHINIA
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Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.

PHINIA is an independent, market‑leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. At PHINIA, we provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications.

In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards.

Our Culture – PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously.

Career Opportunities – We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

This is a developmental yet strategically critical role responsible for driving aggressive cost optimisation across a defined portfolio of direct material suppliers. The Commodity Buyer will lead initiatives to improve Total Acquisition Cost (TAC) while ensuring supply continuity, quality compliance, and supplier development in alignment with PHINIA’s operational and commercial goals.

• Cost Leadership & Strategy
  • Develop and execute Total Acquisition Cost (TAC) improvement plans using benchmarking, resourcing, and tactical negotiations.
  • Leverage divisional and global contracts to maximise cost savings without compromising quality.
  • Lead divisional cost‑saving initiatives including supplier consolidation, value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Supplier Management
  • Manage sourcing activities for direct suppliers, including RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier onboarding.
  • Drive supplier performance using tools such as SPS and ensure alignment with KPIs.
  • Proactively address systemic supplier delivery issues and invoice discrepancies.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Support new project quotations and applications in collaboration with PLB and engineering teams.
  • Coordinate with quality, logistics, and finance to ensure supplier compliance and performance.
• Operational Excellence
  • Maintain and improve SAP records and site forecast files.
  • Ensure adherence to IATF 16949 and Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs).
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance purchasing efficiency.
  • Regularly attend monthly communication meetings to ensure understanding of the organisation and the importance of meeting customer as well as statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Proactively ensure quality procedures and guidelines are followed to meet quality objectives.
  • Escalate any customer quality concern immediately upon identification.

What we’re looking for

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with a proven track record in cost reduction.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel for data analysis and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Deep understanding of automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).

Mandatory

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement or commodity buying, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Familiarity with global sourcing, supplier development, and contract management.
• Experience with casting, machined components, or other automotive commodities is advantageous.

Desirable

• HNC, HND or…