Senior Buyer - Tooled Components

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SENIOR BUYER - NORTH AMERICA TOOLED COMPONENTS SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN - WORLD HEADQUARTERS

As a member of the E-Systems purchasing team, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for supporting global purchasing initiatives as it pertains to the North American region for tooled components. You'll work with global cross-functional teams and suppliers to implement cost savings opportunities, ensure cost-effective procurement and delivery of material and service to support plant and customer requirements while executing commodity strategies and supply contracts.

The Role: • Deliver Total Landed Cost Improvements while pursuing specific targets • Support and execute global sourcing strategies and contracts • Ensure coordination of purchasing initiatives with all regions • Build and maintain relationships, both internal and with suppliers, which enhance our ability to deliver savings • Support operational targets and inventory management actions

Your Qualifications: BS Degree in related field Technical understanding of tooled components (plastic, rubber, metal) Understanding of purchasing commodity management Ability to close out open issues in a timely fashion Strong written communication and presentation skills Strong negotiation capabilities Supplier relationship management Ability to collaborate with leaders across many functions and regions Strong leadership abilities Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales and Program Management

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