Global Sourcing Lead: Negotiations & Supplier Strategy

Astemo, Ltd.; Farmington Hills (MI); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Astemo, Ltd. is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to influence regional and global strategy through leading supplier negotiations and relationship management.

The role focuses on driving cost reductions and managing supplier performance across designated commodities. The ideal candidate has automotive purchasing experience, strong negotiation and collaboration skills, and the ability to work with global teams.

Competenze

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in purchasing or related field.

Mansioni

• Lead sourcing and cost reduction strategies for designated commodity.
• Work with the Regional and Global Category Team to understand / elevate issues (cost, supply, quality, etc).
• Build / Manage relationships with local suppliers.
• Collect and analyze category specific information / support Budget preparation.
• Propose strategic path to Regional/Global Category Manager based on the analysis of the information obtained.
• Propose ideas for cost reduction/avoidance and ongoing opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Negotiate annually or as needed with suppliers regarding pricing, terms, tooling, commercial clauses, capacity issues, EOL etc.
• Negotiate and formalize supplier contracts.
• Lead sourcing decisions based on the category strategy and Business Unit expectations and timing requirements.
• Ensure implementation of category strategy.
• Drive supplier performance and compliance.
• Update negotiation strategy based situational changes.
• Support Business Unit in situations related to supplier issues.

Conoscenze

Automotive purchasing

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

English/Japanese

Formazione

Bachelor or Master’s degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Astemo, Ltd. is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to influence regional and global strategy through leading supplier negotiations and relationship management.

The role focuses on driving cost reductions and managing supplier performance across designated commodities. The ideal candidate has automotive purchasing experience, strong negotiation and collaboration skills, and the ability to work with global teams.