Purchasing Buyer (Capex-Non Production Purchasing)

Lear Automotive Services (Netherlands) B.V. - Philippine Branch; Lapu-Lapu; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Automotive Services (Netherlands) B.V. - Philippine Branch seeks a seasoned procurement leader focused on strategic sourcing for capex, supplier consolidation, and cost savings in automotive/industrial segments.

You will lead negotiations, drive sourcing strategy, and align global and regional plans with cross-functional teams. Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related field required; 5–10 years in non-production purchasing, capex focus, and direct negotiation

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in non-production purchasing, capex focus.
• Direct experience as lead negotiator with major global providers.
• Experience in automation/tools procurement with cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy and supplier consolidation.
• Negotiate contracts and savings opportunities.
• Ensure compliance and manage spend across segments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and leadership teams.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cost savings

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Focus:

• Comprehend complex technical RFQs related to Seating and Esystem plants which include but not limited to automation lines, equipment, testers, special purpose machines & assembly lines and present key aspects for clarity and focus to internal stakeholders and suppliers ensuring competitive bidding through Coupa system.

• Operate as lead negotiator in high level, high value negotiations with major suppliers/providers.

• Achieve segment capex spend related cost savings, cost avoidance, and free cash flow improvement targets for each segment each quarter focusing on strategic year-over-year savings and development of roadmap ideas.

• Liaise and work collaboratively with cross functional partners and executive leadership team to assess business needs and execute against strategy, spend, and savings objectives.

• Lead purchasing efforts for sourcing strategy, supplier consolidation, supplier identification, sourcing execution, contract negotiation, savings idea generation, savings performance, and ongoing performance management.

• Support global and regional strategies aligning with operational business objectives with cross functional collaboration focused on holistic global / region-wide long term cost structure management, vendor consolidation, and cost saving solutions.

• Support the transformation of the function into a centralized and strategic sourcing center-of-excellence with strong focus on developing transparency with key stakeholders while delivering compliance every time.

• Increase spends under management, enforce purchasing processes, and Coupa system compliance for all bidding and sourcing activities with both internal business partners and external suppliers.

• Cultivate professional relationships with global and regional leadership teams.

• Ensure compliance to global and regional procedures, policies, and regulations.

• Support internal and external quality, SOX, FOA, and compliance audits.

Education:

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Management, or related field is preferred.

Experience:

• 5-10 years progressive purchasing experience in Non-Production Purchasing in area of capex, preferably in an automotive or Industrial segment or both.

• Direct experience as lead negotiator in high level, high value negotiations with major global providers.

• Experience in technical projects purchase particularly in automation, tooling with cross functional collaboration a plus (legal, Finance, IT, Operations etc.).

Position Specific Requirements:

• Demonstrate unquestionable integrity and character.

• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and purchasing principles and best practices with strong process and controls knowledge and execution.

• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously managing to dynamic needs and tight deadlines.

• Change management skills and self-awareness to take varying approaches with a dynamic set of stakeholders.

• Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to consider non-traditional approaches as the function, our needs, and our business evolves.

• Strong record of achievement in cost savings targets.

• Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships across functions and in the supply base.

• Ability to work in a highly productive, constantly changing environment.

• Excellent communication and listening skills.

• Proactive and results oriented.

• Proficient in both written and spoken English.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Strong negotiation & collaboration skills.

• Understanding of standard contract terms and conditions to mitigate commercial and legal risk.

• Limited travel as needed.