Buyer / Purchaser / Procurement / Supply Chain / Logistics

As a Series Productivity Buyer, you are the owner of supplier performance and purchasing productivity in serial life—driving cost, quality, and delivery improvements across the plant. This role combines supplier leadership and commercial ownership with a hands‑on plant presence.

About the Role
You will not only negotiate with suppliers and execute purchasing strategies, but also work directly in the plant to identify gaps, build action plans, and drive cross‑functional execution. We are looking for someone who can connect plant realities with supplier actions—and push both internal teams and external partners to deliver results.

Responsibilities

Own Supplier Performance & Commercial Results

Lead supplier cost reduction initiatives including TVO, VA/VE, resourcing, and negotiations

Drive QCD performance (Quality, Cost, Delivery) across the supplier base

Execute and support competitive resourcing, Make-or-Buy decisions, and supplier recoveries

Negotiate pricing improvements, manage cost breakdowns, and support commodity strategies

Drive Purchasing Productivity in Serial Life

Own delivery of the plant purchasing budget and savings targets

Build and manage a robust pipeline of productivity actions

Monitor and report savings, forecasts, and supplier‑driven improvements

Challenge both suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet financial expectations

Be the Link Between Plant & Suppliers

Translate plant issues into clear supplier actions and commercial strategies

Work closely with PCL, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to align plant needs with supplier performance

Ensure supplier accountability in resolving delivery, quality, and cost issues

Spend time in the plant identifying inefficiencies and opportunities

Build structured action plans and drive execution across functions

Influence stakeholders and overcome resistance to implement change

Lead or support supplier performance reviews and plant productivity reviews

Program & Change Management

Lead purchasing activities related to ECRs, supplier transfers, and localization

Support smooth transition from program launch into serial production

Actively participate in program reviews and supplier selection input

Qualifications

Core Background

Experience in Plant Control Logistics (PCL), Material Planning, Master Scheduling, OR Purchasing within a plant environment

2+ years in automotive manufacturing (Tier 1 preferred)

Proven track record of working with suppliers to drive measurable improvements

Required Skills

Strong negotiation skills and understanding of cost structures and price drivers

Experience with supplier management, resourcing, and performance recovery

Ability to hold suppliers accountable while maintaining strong partnerships

Preferred Skills

Execution & Influence

Ability to walk into a plant, identify gaps, and build actionable plans

Strong cross‑functional leadership—able to drive alignment across Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance

Comfortable pushing through resistance to deliver results

Pay range and compensation package
What Success Looks Like

Suppliers are performing—and when they’re not, you own the recovery plan

Cost savings don’t sit on paper—you negotiate and realize them

Plant issues are quickly translated into supplier‑facing actions

You influence both suppliers and internal teams to deliver against commitments

Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

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