About this role
About the Role Purchasing role focused on pre- and post-launch activities for programs with emphasis on supplier, program team and customer requirements. Responsible for data/quote management, contract negotiations, tool timing, CR/CN process workflow, profile management and ensuring complete launch readiness. What You'll Do
- Direct commodity buying responsibility and leadership within the group
- Plan and accomplish strategic goals with extensive experience and judgment
- Negotiate long-term agreements and drive annual savings in line with expectations
- Develop commodity strategies to achieve results
- Apply understanding of commercial terms and total cost management concepts What We're Looking For
- Minimum of 5 years of commodity or relevant purchasing experience
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or equivalent
- Ability to align with and influence internal program teams, suppliers, and customers
- Data management to meet program timelines; strong data discipline
- Familiarity with commercial terms and performance-to-target concepts
- Results-driven, proactive approach from program inception through launch
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to lead within a team and build strong internal and external relationships
- High integrity; strong written communication and presentation skills
- Priority setting and time management; action-oriented and results
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment; conflict resolution
- Independent workload prioritization to focus on critical activities Nice to Have
- MBA; automotive cross-functional experience recommended
- Experience with Electronic and Thermo Comfort commodity
- SAP ERP experience Compensation & Benefits
- Salary information not provided
- Equal Opportunity Employer; accommodations as per law; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship