Commodity Buyer

As a Commodity Buyer
, you will play a key role in shaping global procurement strategies and driving cost optimization for critical commodities. You’ll lead cross‑functional teams regionally and globally to develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies that deliver measurable results.

Your mission includes:

• Building strong supplier partnerships within an Extended Enterprise framework
• Driving aggressive material cost reduction targets
• Leveraging market insights and data to influence strategic decisions
• Ensuring compliance and mitigating supply chain risks in a dynamic global environment

This is a salaried, exempt position requiring occasional domestic and international travel.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute global commodity strategies, including supply positioning, bid list development, and cost structure analysis.
• Cost Optimization: Achieve savings objectives through negotiation, VAVE initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify supply chain risks, implement mitigation plans, and monitor geopolitical and economic factors.
• Compliance & Contracts: Collaborate with Legal to ensure sound contractual agreements (Master Agreements, Confidentiality, Consignment, etc.).
• Performance Tracking: Report monthly cost reduction performance vs. targets.
• Program Support: Manage RFQs, approve sourcing decisions, and ensure alignment with global strategies throughout the program lifecycle.

• Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) projects from concept to implementation.
• Develop cost models and estimating tools for assigned commodities.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance assessments.
• Drive supplier scorecard initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing plants to maintain a robust and reliable supply base.

• Meeting or exceeding cost reduction targets
• Strong supplier relationships and performance improvements
• Effective risk mitigation and compliance adherence
• Positive impact on global sourcing strategies

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Finance (preferred)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in purchasing or commodity buying (manufacturing environment preferred)
• CPM certification is a plus
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across all levels
• Advanced knowledge of purchasing practices and ERP systems
• Highly organized, self‑driven, and results‑oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with data‑driven decision‑making

Preferred: Experience in plastics or fuel line commodities

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Purchasing
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave

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