Brake Controls Buyer
Core
Develop and implement category strategies for Brake Controls commodity to optimize cost, quality, resiliency, and supplier performance.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing buyer (automotive)
Builds
Supply chain for vehicle production
Domain
Automotive manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, market trend analysis, data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Master's degree in business or supply chain, advanced negotiation skills, analytical problem-solving, knowledge of sourcing best practices
Technologies
SAP, Ariba, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Lead supplier evaluations and RFQs, manage global market trends and geopolitical risks, present sourcing recommendations to executive leadership, resolve supplier delivery issues, align business goals with technical requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC