Indirect Buyer/MRO
Core
Senior strategic buyer managing plant indirect commodities, capital requirements, and MRO to drive cost reductions and supply chain efficiency for an automotive manufacturing facility.
Role type
Senior IC indirect strategic buyer (MRO/Capital)
Builds
Cost-effective supply strategies, long-term supplier agreements, and global sourcing opportunities for plant requirements.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial procurement
Required skills
Strategic planning, negotiation, supplier performance management, cost reduction analysis, RFQ management, SAP proficiency, quality control adherence, safety compliance, blueprint interpretation, supplier development
Preferred skills
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), automotive industry experience, casting/forging/machining purchasing knowledge, CPM certification, Value Analysis expertise
Technologies
SAP, cost model tools, RFQ systems
Responsibilities
Lead supplier negotiations and manage supplier performance for assigned products; develop and execute commodity strategies at local and global levels; negotiate capital, MRO, and service agreements; reduce YoY costs through aggressive negotiations and value analysis; develop new suppliers meeting cost, quality, and delivery requirements; maintain complex supply base data and forecasts; represent the plant on the Indirect Council team; adhere to quality, environmental, and safety policies; transport materials and maintain work area orderliness.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC