Buyer

Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and managing direct material components for automotive programs, supporting cost reduction initiatives, supplier performance management, commodity strategy development, and commercial negotiations. This role will work cross-functional with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure business objectives, timing requirements, and cost targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned direct material commodities (interiors, latches, electrical, or similar automotive components).
• Achieve individual cost savings targets and support annual SCM cost reduction goals.
• Source and negotiate direct material components to meet cost, quality, and timing requirements.
• Identify and nominate qualified suppliers for cross-functional review.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and resolve supplier-related issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans as needed.
• Participate in VA/VE workshops and cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop and maintain commodity strategies and market intelligence.
• Create management reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support program success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements - Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of purchasing, sourcing, or buyer experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Direct materials purchasing experience required (automotive production parts/components).
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive direct materials purchasing experience.
• Experience sourcing vehicle components such as interiors, latches, electrical components, or similar production-related commodities.
• Experience managing a large supplier base (20+ suppliers preferred).
• Familiarity with Plex ERP system.
• Supply Chain Management degree preferred.
• Electrical commodity sourcing experience is a plus.

Education Requirement - Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field

Full-Time/Part-Time - Full-Time

Location - Inteva Products, LLC - Vandalia Technical Center

Req Number - PUR-26-00023

About the Organization - Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Interiors, Latches, Door Systems, Motors & Electronics, Overhead Systems, and Hard Trim. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people in over 35 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA.