Position Overview
As a Commodity Buyer, you will play a critical role in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of your assigned commodities while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability and ensuring that supply base meets cost, quality, launch and delivery commitments
Main Responsibilities
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-Leads full sourcing process with activities as RFQ/RFI, technical reviews and obtain Council approval for new business awards.
-Works in cooperation with other Nexteer functions to make the best supplier selection for Nexteer.
-Conducts market research to identify potential suppliers and products that meet the organization's needs.
-Negotiates contracts for prices and terms with outside suppliers for new and carryover components.
-Develops and maintains commodity strategies in cooperation with other regions and in alignment with organizational needs and targets.
-Follows market price trends and general business activities.
-Manages supplier commercial issues.
-Ensures compliance to GSM Policies and Procedures.
-Establishes annual material budget and performs monthly budget analysis.
-Works with suppliers and Nexteer resources to identify, develop and implement material cost savings.
-Develop new suppliers/disruptors to properly support the needs of each product line
-Negotiate, implement and maintain up to date prices per material contracts with supply base in alignment with customer agreements.
Job Requirements
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-Have a 4yr University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or any other relevant field
-3+ years of experience in the automotive industry in purchasing of direct material.
-Experience in commodity purchasing like Forgings, Driveline, Stampings, Rubber, Plastics
-Able to function independently with minimal supervision & technical guidance.
-Excellent negotiation skills.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills & interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
-Good organization and documentation abilities.
-Working knowledge of MS office.
-Ability to read blueprints and understand basic engineering documents.
-Strong knowledge of the specific commodities, materials, and products being purchased.
-High analytical ability in complex situations with a strong knowledge of Purchasing strategies & skills
-Must be able to travel up to 15%
