Senior Buyer - Tooled Components

Senior Buyer - Tooled Components Location: Southfield, MI, US, 48033 Country/Region: United States Job Function: Purchasing Requisition ID: 44206 Employment Type: Salary Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you. We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you. Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies. Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win. Are you ready for a better career? A better future? We're Lear For You. SENIOR BUYER – NORTH AMERICA TOOLED COMPONENTS SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN – WORLD HEADQUARTERS As a member of the E-Systems purchasing team, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for supporting global purchasing initiatives as it pertains to the North American region for tooled components. You’ll work with global cross functional teams and suppliers to implement cost savings opportunities, ensure cost effective procurement and delivery of material and service to support plant and customer requirements while executing commodity strategies and supply contracts. The Role: Your work will include, but not be limited to: Deliver Total Landed Cost Improvements while pursuing specific targets Support and execute global sourcing strategies and contracts Ensure coordination of purchasing initiatives with all regions Build and maintain relationships, both internal and with suppliers, which enhance our ability to deliver savings Support operational targets and inventory management actions Your Qualifications: BS Degree in related field Technical understanding of tooled components (plastic, rubber, metal) Understanding of purchasing commodity management Ability to close out open issues in a timely fashion Strong written communication and presentation skills Strong negotiation capabilities Supplier relationship management Ability to collaborate with leaders across many functions and regions Strong leadership abilities Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales and Program Management Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace. Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation. Location Code: 0065