Buyer, Power Electronics

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced sourcing leader in Dearborn, MO to own end-to-end procurement for power electronics programs. You will lead supplier negotiations, implement should-cost analyses, and drive aggressive cost reductions while partnering with engineering on BOMs and manufacturing processes.

The role requires deep experience in automotive/electronics sourcing, strong project management, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders to meet program targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business.
• 5+ years in purchasing, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or related function within automotive/electronics/manufacturing.
• Experience leading supplier negotiations, commercial sourcing, cost analysis, and contract execution.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and suppliers in a technical product development environment.
• Knowledge of power electronics or electronic components, BOM structures, tooling investments, and key cost drivers.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and supplier partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing across multiple power electronics programs.
• Own supplier market assessments, RFIs/RFQs, supplier selection, and contract execution.
• Drive competitive cost performance through should-cost analysis, benchmarking, and cost estimating.
• Partner with engineering to understand BOMs, designs, and cost drivers.
• Develop commodity strategies including pricing, tooling, and capacity planning.
• Manage sourcing deliverables to align with engineering milestones and launch objectives.
• Collaborate with global teams to mitigate commercial, supply, and capacity risks.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Negotiations

Cost Analysis

Power Electronics Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Purchasing

Contract Execution

Should-Cost Analysis

Benchmarking

Cost Estimating

BOM Structures

Manufacturing Processes

Tooling Investments

Supplier Market Assessments

Commercial Negotiations

Job description

• Lead sourcing execution across multiple vehicle programs for power electronics commodities, which may include DC-DC Converters, On-Board Chargers (OBC), Power Inverters, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), electronic assemblies, or related components.
• Own the end-to-end sourcing process, including supplier market assessments, RFIs/RFQs, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract execution.
• Drive competitive cost performance through should-cost analysis, benchmarking, cost estimating, and fact-based negotiations to achieve program targets and identify ongoing cost reduction opportunities.
• Partner with engineering to understand product designs, bill of material (BOM) structures, manufacturing processes, and key cost drivers.
• Develop and execute commodity and supply base strategies, including sourcing plans, pricing, tooling, and capacity planning.
• Manage sourcing deliverables to ensure alignment with engineering milestones, vehicle program timing, and launch objectives.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to proactively identify and mitigate commercial, supply, and capacity risks.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and technology

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or a related commercial function within the automotive, electronics, or manufacturing industry.
• Experience leading supplier negotiations, commercial sourcing activities, cost analysis, and contract execution.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and suppliers in a technical product development environment.
• Knowledge of power electronics or electronic components, including manufacturing processes, BOM structures, tooling investments, and key cost drivers.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and supplier partners.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations within the power electronics sector, with a strong focus on cost analysis, contract execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to manage sourcing processes and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and product development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Negotiations
• Cost Analysis
• Power Electronics Knowledge
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Purchasing
• Contract Execution
• Should-Cost Analysis
• Benchmarking
• Cost Estimating
• Bill Of Material (BOM) Structures
• Manufacturing Processes
• Tooling Investments
• Supplier Market Assessments
• Commercial Negotiations

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Project Management Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management
• Bachelor's Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

• Automotive Industry
• Electronics Industry
• Manufacturing Industry
• Power Electronics
• Electronic Components