Buyer 1, PPM
Core
Support sourcing, cost reduction, and strategic purchasing activities for assigned commodities.
Role type
Buyer 1, PPM
Builds
Sourcing strategies, cost reduction plans, and supplier performance metrics for assigned commodities.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing supply chain
Required skills
Commodity pricing negotiation, sourcing strategy development, supplier evaluation, contract management, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Project/program management, leadership potential, problem-solving, 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.
