Buyer 1, Mechanisms
Core
Support sourcing, cost reduction, and strategic purchasing activities for assigned commodities.
Role type
Buyer 1, Mechanisms
Builds
Sourcing strategies and cost reduction plans for automotive mechanisms
Domain
Automotive manufacturing
Required skills
Commodity sourcing, contract management, supplier evaluation, cost analysis, data validation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Leadership potential, problem-solving, adaptability, continuous learning
Technologies
MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Responsibilities
Negotiate commodity pricing and support cost reduction initiatives; Develop and execute sourcing strategies and evaluate suppliers; Partner with internal stakeholders and engineers to understand commodity requirements; Manage contracts, purchase orders, and savings validation; Monitor supplier performance and coordinate cross-functional issue resolution.