Global Segment Buyer, Direct Materials — Chemicals & Polymers

Autoliv United States; Ogden (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation

Recognition awards

University discounts

Many more perks

Job summary

Autoliv United States is seeking a Segment Buyer for Direct Materials to source and manage specialty chemicals, propellants, polymers, coatings, and other raw materials for automotive safety restraint systems. You will lead supplier negotiations, drive cost reduction, and ensure supply continuity across global teams.

The role emphasizes sustainability, regulatory alignment, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, EHS, and Supply Chain to support serial production and new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain.
• Strong knowledge of chemicals, propellants, resins, polymers, coatings, or other industrial raw materials.
• Proven negotiation, supplier management, and cost analysis skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with global Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Strong project management, organization, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage a global supplier base for chemicals, propellants, coatings, polymers, and related raw materials.
• Lead supplier lifecycle management, including sourcing, negotiations, performance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Support sustainability and regulatory-driven material transitions through structured sourcing and change management processes.
• Develop and implement cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and value engineering initiatives.
• Drive supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance while ensuring supply continuity.
• Support new product launches and strategic sourcing activities aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to support operational and commercial goals.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Autoliv United States is seeking a Segment Buyer for Direct Materials to source and manage specialty chemicals, propellants, polymers, coatings, and other raw materials for automotive safety restraint systems. You will lead supplier negotiations, drive cost reduction, and ensure supply continuity across global teams.

The role emphasizes sustainability, regulatory alignment, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, EHS, and Supply Chain to support serial production and new