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Lear Corporation
Senior Purchasing Buyer TCS Components
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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$62,502 / year median in Michigan
-6% projected decline
Job Description
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. Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future? Job DescriptionResponsible 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. Responsibilities Your work will include, but not be limited to: Directcommodity buying responsibilityas well as directly providing leadership within the group Extensive work experience and judgmentrequiredto plan andaccomplishstrategic goals Negotiates long term agreementsand yearly savings in line with expectations Develops commodity strategies to achieve results Understanding of commercial terms and total cost management conceptsrequired Experience Requirements Extensive work experience, discipline, and independence to drive successful closure of Purchasing goalsStrong negotiating principles and skillsMinimum of 5 years of commodity or relevant purchasing experienceBachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or equivalent experienceAbility to align with and influence internal program teams, suppliers, and customersEnsures accurate data management to meet program timelinesFamiliarity with commercial terms and performancetotarget conceptsResultsdriven and proactive approach from program inception through launchCommunication verbal and written and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to lead within a teamAbility to build strong internal and external relationshipsHigh level of integrityStrong written communication and presentation skillsPriority setting and timemanagement excellenceActionoriented and produces resultsAbility to work effectively in a highly productive, fastchanging environmentSuperior conflictresolution skills while maintaining strong relationshipsIndependent workload prioritization, focusing on the most critical and impactful activities Bonus if You Have MBA Automotive cross-functional experience is recommended Experience withElectronic andThermoComfortcommodity PreviousSAP ERP experience Equal Opportunity Employer Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
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 country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation. 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. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, are encouraged to apply.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future? Job DescriptionResponsible 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. Responsibilities Your work will include, but not be limited to: Directcommodity buying responsibilityas well as directly providing leadership within the group Extensive work experience and judgmentrequiredto plan andaccomplishstrategic goals Negotiates long term agreementsand yearly savings in line with expectations Develops commodity strategies to achieve results Understanding of commercial terms and total cost management conceptsrequired Experience Requirements Extensive work experience, discipline, and independence to drive successful closure of Purchasing goalsStrong negotiating principles and skillsMinimum of 5 years of commodity or relevant purchasing experienceBachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or equivalent experienceAbility to align with and influence internal program teams, suppliers, and customersEnsures accurate data management to meet program timelinesFamiliarity with commercial terms and performancetotarget conceptsResultsdriven and proactive approach from program inception through launchCommunication verbal and written and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to lead within a teamAbility to build strong internal and external relationshipsHigh level of integrityStrong written communication and presentation skillsPriority setting and timemanagement excellenceActionoriented and produces resultsAbility to work effectively in a highly productive, fastchanging environmentSuperior conflictresolution skills while maintaining strong relationshipsIndependent workload prioritization, focusing on the most critical and impactful activities Bonus if You Have MBA Automotive cross-functional experience is recommended Experience withElectronic andThermoComfortcommodity PreviousSAP ERP experience Equal Opportunity Employer Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
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 country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation. 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. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, are encouraged to apply.