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Amaneos US, Inc.

Sr. Project Buyer

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A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.

$50,843 / year median in Michigan

-8% projected decline

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Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE
As Senior Project Buyer, you are the single point of contact for Purchasing within cross-functional program teams representing purchasing strategy and targets from sourcing decision through launch. You own the purchasing-related material cost, timing, and quality targets for your assigned programs, coordinating closely with Commodity Buyers, Supplier Quality (SDE), R&D, and Program/Project Management to keep programs on track.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Team Representation:
Act as the single point of contact for Purchasing within crossfunctional program teams.
Supplier Selection & Sourcing Decisions:
Coordinate supplier selection for assigned programs.
Cost, Timing & Quality Ownership:
Own achievement of project material cost targets, timing milestones, and quality.
CrossFunctional Coordination:
Coordinate projectspecific purchasing activities.
Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain required project purchasing documentation.
Risk & Escalation Management:
Identify and escalate programrelated supply risks.
Launch Coordination:
Coordinate the release and launch of purchased materials, parts, and tooling.
Compliance & Materials Data:
Ensure timely and accurate material compliance reporting.
Stakeholder Communication:
Ensure consistent information flow between Purchasing and stakeholders.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. 57+ years of experience in purchasing, program/project buying, or sourcing in automotive. Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP and IMDS. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent programs. Strong crossfunctional and stakeholder management skills. Experience coordinating with commodity buyers and supplier quality functions. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to documentation accuracy. Fluent in Spanish a plus.
WHY JOIN AMANEOS
Real ownership of your program portfolio. Fastgrowing global Tier 1 automotive supplier. Entrepreneurial, agile culture scaling quickly through growth and acquisition. This description reflects the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. About Amaneos US, Inc. Amaneos is a global leader in advanced automotive interior solutions. Our expertise spans two core product divisions: kinematic components and decorative trim systems. This unique combination allows us to deliver both functional precision and exceptional design quality - creating interiors that elevate the driving experience. As part of the Amaneos Group, we leverage a strong international network to serve leading automotive manufacturers worldwide. By integrating technical innovation with aesthetic excellence, Amaneos offers comprehensive interior solutions from a single source.