Senior Commodity Buyer

1 week ago


Auburn Hills, United States Joyson Safety Systems Full time

Together We Save Lives

The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets. We are committed to bringing life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems leverages the power of collaboration and innovation to provide quality and service excellence for our customers worldwide. Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 50,000 employees in 25 countries.

Our team is passionate about the automotive industry and is focused on delivering quality and innovation for the future.

As our operations continue to expand, we are always on the lookout for top talent to join our winning team. We are currently seeking for a Senior Commodity Buyer (Electromechanics) in our Purchasing Team, if you are looking to enhance your career with a dynamic, growing company, then we encourage you to apply and join the JSS team.


Position Summary:

The ideal candidate must have demonstrated ability to develop strategies and execute them as well as experience in a larger scale company.

The Commodity Buyer directly reports to the Global Commodity Manager for Electromechanics and leads supplier, commodity, and budget strategies for various products under the Commodity Team. This role supports both regional and global team objectives.


Main Responsibilities

  • To execute annual price negotiations with all relevant suppliers in order to (over-) achieve the budget saving / ppv target
  • To ensure the best price on a global supply market for all products commodity
  • Develop a comprehensive Regional & Global Commodity Purchasing Strategy (3-5 years view) based on global/regional business strategy and PBU strategy
  • Lead the global implementation of the commodity strategy including action plans in each region under their responsibility
  • Works closely with Supplier Quality to monitor and correct all supplier PPM problems
  • Initiate and/or support VAVE for cost reductions initiatives.
  • Responsible for supplier management starting from new supplier introduction to supplier phase out, compiling supply market intelligence, identifying purchasing risks, opportunities and ensuring data transparency
  • Brings a positive attitude, high energy, and strong desire to win.
  • Professional skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Manages the spend for wire harness, switches and low voltage electronics, ensuring that the organization remains technologically competitive.
  • Develop and maintain a cost-break-down model for the commodity of electronics and -mechanics.

Work Experience:

  • 3 to 5 years of experience as a Commodity Buyer
  • 2 to 3 years of experience within a Global Commodity for the Automotive Industry .


Preferred Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Strong negotiating skills


We are an Affirmative Action/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.



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