Segment Buyer, Direct Materials

Segment Buyer Direct Materials

Join Autolivs Global Textiles team as a Segment Buyer focused on sourcing and managing specialty chemicals propellants polymers coatings and other raw materials used in automotive safety restraint systems. This role is responsible for developing and managing a global supply base ensuring supplier performance in cost quality delivery compliance and sustainability while supporting serial production and new product launches.

The Segment Buyer will lead sourcing initiatives supplier negotiations cost reduction activities risk mitigation and supplier development programs across Tier 1 Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers. The position also plays a key role in driving material transitions toward more sustainable and compliant alternatives aligning with regulatory requirements customer expectations and business strategy.

Working closely with Engineering Quality Manufacturing EHS and Supply Chain teams worldwide you will support strategic sourcing decisions supplier risk assessments resourcing projects and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure a robust and competitive global supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a global supplier base for chemicals propellants coatings polymers and related raw materials.

• Lead supplier lifecycle management including sourcing negotiations performance reviews and risk assessments.

• Support sustainability and regulatory-driven material transitions through structured sourcing and change management processes.

• Develop and implement cost reduction supplier consolidation and value engineering initiatives.

• Drive supplier quality delivery and cost performance while ensuring supply continuity.

• Support new product launches and strategic sourcing activities aligned with business objectives.

• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to support operational and commercial goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or a related field.

• 6 years of experience in Purchasing Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain.

• Strong knowledge of chemicals propellants resins polymers coatings or other industrial raw materials.

• Proven negotiation supplier management and cost analysis skills.

• Experience working cross-functionally with global Engineering Quality and Manufacturing teams.

• Strong project management organization communication and multitasking abilities.

• Advanced English proficiency.

Preferred

• Experience in the automotive industry.

• Knowledge of supplier risk management sustainability initiatives and global sourcing strategies.

• Familiarity with cost modeling long-term agreements (LTAs) and supplier development programs.

In our international work setting you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the teams success. We are committed to develop peoples skills knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency leadership development and business management skill.

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Attractive compensation package

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