Associate Buyer

SPREAD ENTHUSIASM. SHAPE THE FUTURE. SHARE YOUR PASSION. Knowing the destination isn't enough: you need to know how to get there. Build up your own networks, exploit new ideas, consistently take the initiative. Inspire other people with your enthusiasm. That's the only way to give ideas the power that allows them to become true innovations. As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. The Associate Buyer is a shared service function for Procurement of goods, aftersales parts and supplier services in a cost‑effective manner with consideration of quality, sourcing reliability, sustainability, meeting the requirements and needs of our process partners with the adequate priority. WHAT AWAITS YOU: Serve as the first point of contact for the purchasing department via internal system (askpurchy). Perform cost/price negotiations by using cost‑/price analysis. Support internal customers (commodity/project related) as well as the other buyers. Arrange and negotiate projects pertaining to the purchasing department. Ensure compliant documentation according to local law and BMW Group guidelines. Use local purchasing systems and reports. Update purchasing databases and systems, e.g. with supplier data, market data. Achieve the KPIs and targets given by the central department. Support the reliability, quality and performance of the suppliers and improve the suppliers together with support from the business departments regarding technical aspects. Support, in close cooperation with legal and other departments, that all contractual and commercial issues of the potential contract are addressed. Create, amend, and audit purchase orders‑based purchasing guidelines. WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Bachelor's in business administration, economics, finance or similar. 0-2 years of experience in purchasing or similar functions. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent time management. Preference: Spanish and/or Portuguese language. WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(k) with Company match and Retirement Income Account Employee vehicle program Bonus eligibility Paid Parental Leave Generous PTO and Company paid holidays Voluntary Benefits to fit your needs Relocation assistance is not available for this position. In support of BMW Group's business objectives, this position requires regular onsite attendance at a BMW office/facility with remote work capability (hybrid). The expected salary range for this position is $57,900.00 - $95,500.00. The selected candidate's education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer. All pay ranges are based on a full‑time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements. As part of the hiring process, you may be required to successfully pass a background check. A satisfactory completion of a background investigation including verification of education, prior employment, criminal history, credit check history, and pre‑employment drug screen to the extent permissible under applicable state law, is a condition of your offer of employment and your continued employment. The results of your background investigation are satisfactory and acceptable in the sole judgement and discretion of BMW Shared Services, LLC. Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business. BMW complies with all applicable U.S. immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not provide employer support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment benefit for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future. This includes having the legal right to work in the United States without the need for BMW support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment authorization (e.g., H 1B, O 1, E 3, H 1B1, TN, F 1 OPT, F 1 STEM OPT, F 1 CPT, etc.) now or in the future. If you will require BMW to provide immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future, you should not apply for this position. BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr