Commodity Buyer

Job Description Responsible for leading purchasing activities for production items, including budget planning, RFQ review, supplier selection, and follow up. Primary Responsibilities Lead and process all sourcing actions. Conduct lowest delivered cost analysis and negotiate and issue sourcing contracts (SNL) with suppliers Participate in the development of global commodity strategies for the identified commodities Manage the overall strategic and transactional relationships with the suppliers including, but not limited to, price increases, stop-ships, payments and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Execute plans to deliver cost savings to meet annual targets Initiate Early Sourcing Target Agreement (ESTA) with key suppliers Maintain the records regarding material price and scheduling agreements Support customer and internal Launch Readiness Reviews via Program Manager Education and Experience BS in Business, Supply Chain, or other related field 0 to 3 years of previous experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and/or Program Management preferred Automotive Industry experience preferred Desired Competencies Strong analytical skills required Intermediate Excel skills required Ability to multitask and manage several projects and assignments simultaneously Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal Special Requirements Infrequent travel may be required (domestic/international)