Joyson Safety Systems | Commodity Buyer Pyrotechnic | auburn, wa

1 week ago

auburn, United States Joyson Safety Systems Full time

Together We Save Lives

Your key to success awaits at Joyson Safety Systems We are a global leader in designing, developing, and manufacturing safety-critical systems for both automotive and non-automotive markets, bringing life-saving technology to customers worldwide. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, we ensure top-quality products and outstanding service. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Joyson Safety Systems boasts a global network of 50,000+ employees across 25 countries.

Our team is passionate about the automotive industry and dedicated to driving quality and innovation for the future. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking talented individuals to join our winning team. We are currently hiring for a Commodity Buyer (Pyrotechnics) within our Purchasing Team. If you’re looking to elevate your career with a dynamic, forward-thinking company, we’d love to meet you


Position Summary: In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of strategic development and execution within the Commodity Team. Reporting directly to the Global Commodity Manager for Electromechanics, you will lead supplier, commodity, and budget strategies across regional and global objectives.


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 Pyrotechnic and leads supplier, commodity, and budget strategies for various products under the Commodity Team. This role supports both regional and global team objectives.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

A communications assistant's job is to help implement communication strategies and ensure that an organization's message is effectively communicated to the public. Their responsibilities include:

  • 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 Chemicals for inflators (e.g., ammonium nitrate, guanidine nitrate), Pyrotechnic seatbelt pretensioners, Propellants and ignitors used in airbag modules, ensuring that the organization remains technologically competitive.
  • Develop and maintain a cost-break-down model for the commodity of pyrotechnics


Why Join Us? At Joyson Safety Systems, we believe in providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive work environment.

We are an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, committed to considering all qualified applicants 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 law.

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