Purchasing Manager
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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 YouWe 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 DescriptionAs a member of the E-Systems Purchasing team, the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for leading the commodity team to achieve the highest value supply chain that enables Lear to have a competitive advantage while improving year over year operating income. You will be supporting global purchasing initiatives as it pertains to the North American region for wire and protection components. You’ll work with global cross functional teams and suppliers to implement cost savings opportunities, ensure cost effective procurement and delivery of material and service to support plant and customer requirements while executing commodity strategies and supply contracts.ResponsibilitiesYour work will include, but not be limited to:Deliver total landed cost improvements while pursuing specific targetsGrow the team’s leadership and functional capabilitiesImplement a formalized Supplier Relationship Management framework to prioritize joint innovation activities and become a customer of choiceCoordination with Advanced Purchasing to provide accurate costs for customer quotes that have been optimized through cross functional collaborationDocument and communicate strategies across the team to define preferred suppliers and pursue next-level savings projectsImplement industry leading supply chain processesBuild and maintain relationships, both internal and with suppliers, which enhance our ability to deliver savingsResponsible for supporting and executing global sourcing strategies and contractsSupport operational targets and inventory management actionsExperience RequirementsBachelor’s degree in related fieldTooled plastic/metal components, raw material, wire or protections commodity experienceTechnical understanding of commodity and key cost driversUnderstanding of purchasing commodity managementStrong negotiation capabilitiesSupplier relationship management acumenAbility to collaborate with leaders across many functions and regionsEntrepreneurial qualitiesStrong leadership capabilitiesAbility to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, & Program ManagementConstruct and story line presentationsStrong written communication and presentation skillsAbility to work in a highly productive, constantly changing environmentConflict and crisis managementStrong analytics skills, high attention to details is requiredBonus if You HaveMBA preferredSecond Language (Spanish)Equal Opportunity EmployerLear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based 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.Location Code: 0065Nearest Major Market: DetroitApply now »Find Similar JobsUnited States_PL, United States_MX, United States_ES, United States_BR, United States