Senior Strategic Commodity Buyer- Castings or Bearings & Assemblies- Saginaw (53429)

Position: Senior Strategic Commodity Buyer

At Nexteer our strength lies in the diversity of our teameach member contributing unique backgrounds experiences and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation broadens our perspectives and propels our collective growth.

For over a century weve been innovators in the automotive industry. Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality Collaboration Integrity and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for over 60 global customers. If youre ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference Nexteer welcomes you!

About the role

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.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Strategic Commodity Buyer you will be responsible for:

• Lead 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.
• Conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and products that meet the organizations 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.

Qualifications

• 7 yrs of experience in the automotive industry with purchasing of direct material experience.
• Extensive Experience in commodity purchasing for Castings or Bearings & Assemblies
• 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%

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Engineering or other related fields

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

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About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe green and exciting. Our innovative product and technology portfolio includes electric and hydraulic power steering systems steer-by-wire systems steering columns and intermediate shafts driveline systems and software solutions. The company solves motion control challenges across all megatrends including electrification software/connectivity ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility for more than 60 customers around the world including BMW Ford GM RNM Stellantis Toyota and VW as well as automakers in India and China including BYD Chery Great Wall Geely Xpeng and others. Learn more at:

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