Buyer 1, Raw Materials
Core
Support sourcing, cost reduction, and strategic purchasing activities for assigned raw material commodities.
Role type
Buyer 1, Raw Materials
Builds
Sourcing strategies, cost reduction plans, and supplier contracts for automotive/manufacturing commodities.
Domain
Automotive / Manufacturing
Required skills
Commodity sourcing, contract management, supplier evaluation, cost analysis, data validation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Automotive or manufacturing industry background, raw material commodity experience (e.g., steel), leadership potential
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.
