Senior Advanced Buyer Connection Systems
Southfield, MI - USA
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SENIOR ADVANCED BUYER - CONNECTION SYSTEMS
SOUTHFIELD MI - WORLD HEADQUARTERS
Position Overview
The Advanced Buyer Connection Systems is responsible for RFQ process and Post Award support of projects during all the life cycle with the project focus including cost optimizations and supplier management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct RFQs negotiations and secure competitive pricing and long-term agreements.
-Maintaincontrol of the Awarded businessand key milestones.
- Coordinatedifferentcommoditiesand functions during the project.
- Collaborate with engineering program management finance operations qualitysalesand other departments.
- Ensure supplier readiness fordifferent phasesof the project.
- Lead cost-saving initiatives includingCTOand alternativesourcing.
- Support global sourcing strategies.
- Support and Maintenance Lear ERP systems (Cost studies Change requests)
- Support the team with new commodities development.
Qualifications:
-Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Business Economics or related field;
- Experience in purchasing/procurement within automotive sector2-5 yearspreferred;
- Strong negotiation analytical and communicationskills;
- Spanish and/or otheradditionallanguage might be an advantage.
-Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and CRM user experience;
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workplace.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies or similar will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
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