Purchasing Buyer – TCS Components
Lear Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Southfield • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for all purchasing pre and post launch activity focusing on the program team, supplier and customer requirements integrating data/quote management, contract negotiations, tool timing, CR/CN process flow, Profile management, complete launch readiness, etc.
- Direct commodity buying responsibility as well as directly providing leadership within the group
- Negotiates long term agreements and yearly savings in line with expectations
- Develops commodity strategies to achieve results
- Understanding of commercial terms and total cost management concepts required
- Results ‑ driven and proactive approach from program inception through launch
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of commodity or relevant purchasing experience
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or equivalent experience
- Strong negotiating principles and skills
- Ability to align with and influence internal program teams, suppliers, and customers
- Familiarity with commercial terms and performance ‑ to ‑ target concepts
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Superior conflict ‑ resolution skills while maintaining strong relationships
Benefits
- Cross functional interaction and ability to work with hardworking, team focused individuals
- Hybrid working environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
commodity buyingdata managementcontract negotiationtotal cost managementlaunch readinesscommodity strategiesperformance-to-target concepts
Soft Skills
negotiating skillsinfluencing skillsconflict resolutionresults-driven approachproactive approach