Commodity Buyer

Responsibilities Develop commodity strategy to achieve cost savings through analysis of spend, consolidation, and localization. Aggressively pursue commodity strategy to secure competitive advantage and product cost leadership. Ensure strategy evolves with changing market conditions and risk considerations (CUSMA, Brexit). Execute key projects through collaboration with cross‑functional team. Participate in purchasing team meetings, share KPI updates, and propose continuous improvement ideas. Define strategic suppliers and foster relationships through regular contact and on‑site visits. Negotiate global supply agreements, including LTAs and rebates. Develop should‑cost models by product family via manufacturing process and raw material intelligence. Monitor supply market for pricing, commodity trends, capacity, news, and new developments. Identify potential new suppliers and assess capabilities. Maintain AVL status and support Supplier Development on audits and VAVE activities. Support new customer projects through timely quote submissions and cost breakdowns. Ensure supplier selection aligns with Approved Vendor List criteria. Negotiate commercial terms to achieve targets. Visit suppliers to assess cost, quality, efficiency, and performance. Apply Kaizen Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement. Adhere to general procedures, IATF16949, and ISO14001 standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Economics, or equivalent. Experience in purchasing or supply chain with strong should‑cost understanding. Proven negotiation techniques and automotive industry best practices. Experience with supplier interaction for VAVE and cost‑reduction programs. Knowledge of Lean concepts and operational excellence. Broad understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, stamping, forging, casting, plastics, electronics, fasteners). Familiarity with supply‑chain concepts and Incoterms. Self‑starter and proactive, able to engage at all employee levels in a multicultural environment. Excellent written and oral communication; must read, write, and speak English. Must possess the ability to read and understand engineering drawings. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP. Familiar with IATF16949 and ISO14001 standards. Benefits Competitive compensation range: $57,658.00 - $107,000.00. EEO Statement Multimatic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace. Recruitment accommodations for disabilities are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr