Segment Buyer

Autoliv United States; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoliv United States is seeking a Segment Buyer to drive divisional metals purchasing, developing strategies across product lines and supporting supplier quality initiatives.

You will evaluate quotes, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with the Product Area Manager and Global Lead Buyer while traveling up to 20% domestically and internationally. Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
• Purchasing knowledge in standard components, raw material trends, engineering and quality.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
• Strong organization, negotiation, communication and computer skills.
• Multi-tasking and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a purchasing strategy for a segment of metals goods.
• Evaluate vendor quotes, services and savings to select top suppliers.
• Manage vendor relationships and life cycle activities.
• Support divisional workshops and zero-defect supplier quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product Area Manager and Global Lead Buyer.

Skills

Purchasing

Standard Components

Raw Material Trends

Engineering & Quality

Travel willingness

Organization skills

Negotiation

Communication

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Segment Buyer.

Specifically responsible for Divisional Segment Purchasing of Metals, in support of multiple Product Lines. Works within a purchasing team to create a purchasing strategy for a segment of goods. Supports Product Area Manager & Global Lead Buyer. Evaluates vendor quotes, services, and savings, to determine the most desirable suppliers. Works all aspects of vendor relationship management and lifecycle. Supports divisional workshops & Zero-Defect Strategy with Supplier Quality.

Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function as it relates specifically to Raw Materials purchasing, new technology and manufacturing methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related fiel
• Purchasing, Standard Components, Raw Material Trends, Engineering and Quality knowledge
• Willingness to Travel up to 20% - Domestically and Internationally
• Organization skills
• Negotiation skills
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Multi-tasking
• Project Management

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team's success. We are committed to develop people's skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved - more life lived!