Sr Commodity Purchasing

2 days 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. 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 Senior Commodity Purchasing Specialist (Electromechanics) 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 individual contributor role, you’ll focus on executing strategic initiatives within the Commodity Team. Reporting directly to the Global Commodity Manager for Electromechanics, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, implementing purchasing strategies, and executing negotiations to meet cost and quality targets.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead annual price negotiations with suppliers to meet or exceed budget savings and PPV targets.
  • Ensure optimal global pricing across the supply market for all products.
  • Develop a comprehensive Regional & Global Commodity Purchasing Strategy (3–5 years), aligned with business and PBU strategies.
  • Implement global commodity strategies across all responsible regions.
  • Collaborate with Supplier Quality teams to monitor and resolve supplier PPM issues.
  • Drive cost reductions through VAVE initiatives.
  • Oversee supplier management, from onboarding to phase-out, maintaining market intelligence, identifying risks, and ensuring transparency.
  • Bring positivity, high energy, and a winning attitude to the team.
  • Utilize advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Manage spending for wire harnesses, switches, and low-voltage electronics to keep the organization technologically competitive.
  • Develop and maintain a cost breakdown model for electronics and mechanics commodities.


Education and Experience

  • Experience: 3–5 years as a Commodity Buyer, with 2–3 years within the automotive industry in a global commodity role. Note: This role is intended for candidates focused on strategic purchasing without managerial duties.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree.
  • Skills: Strong negotiation skills, advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.


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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