Senior Buyer - Program

Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you. We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you. Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies. Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win. Are you ready for a better career? A better future? We're Lear For You. SENIOR BUYER-PROGRAM SOUTHFIELD, MI WORLD HEADQUARTERS Responsible for all purchasing pre and post launch activity focusing on the program team, supplier and customer requirements integrating data/quote management, contract negotiations, tool timing, CR/CN process flow, LearPro management, complete launch readiness, etc. THE ROLE: Your work will include, but not limited to: * Main purchasing representative in projects managing all relevant Purchasing KPIs, such as component target pricing, supplier sourcing, tooling kick offs and PPAP etc. * Follow project plan to support PPAP and SOP timings set by project. * Purchasing interface in serial phase to continue all projects to manage relevant serial Purchasing KPIs * Supports global Commodity buyers on engineering data collection and negotiations. * Represents and presents Purchasing's metrics at project management reviews. * Manages serial and tooling BPOs as requested by the business. * Supports VA/VE workshops and negotiation events. * Coordinates internal program teams to redact SOR contract requirements. * Ensures data management to meet program requirements and timelines. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS: * BS/BA or equivalent experience * Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience * Automotive cross-functional experience * Ability to effectively communicate with cross functional teams and external stakeholders. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite * Strong written communication and presentation skills * Ability to work in a highly productive, constantly changing environment. * Key competencies for success in position include: * Results driven and proactive approach to manage program items from inception throughout launch. * Superior communication and organizational skills * Strong ability to align with and influence others. * Process oriented and continuous improvement mindset. * Negotiating principles/skills * High level integrity * Priority setting and time management. * Action oriented I produces results. * Familiarity with commercial terms and performance to target concepts. * Superior conflict resolution skills/relationship management * Independent workload prioritization, focusing efforts on the most critical and impactful activities. BONUS IF YOU HAVE: * Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related business field * Master of Business Administration * Previous SAP 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. Location Code: 0123 Nearest Major Market: Detroit