Senior Buyer

Gestamp; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for direct and indirect spend in automotive manufacturing. You will drive cost improvements, ensure supply continuity, and partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Legal while promoting SAP and SAP Ariba.

You will develop sourcing strategies, manage RFIs/RFPs, negotiate contracts and terms, mentor Buyers, and monitor supplier performance through scorecards and reviews to support cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive purchasing/strategic sourcing experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP and SAP Ariba preferred.
• Experience with ERP and e-procurement systems required.
• Experience sourcing both direct and indirect materials and supporting product launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for direct and indirect materials, services, MRO, capital equipment, tooling.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using spend analysis and market data.
• Manage RFIs, RFQs, supplier evaluations and competitive sourcing events.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, lead times, and service levels.
• Administer contracts, long-term agreements, leases, and confidentiality agreements.
• Manage supplier performance with scorecards and business reviews.
• Support new product launches and engineering changes with suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction and value improvements through optimization.
• Lead supplier issue resolution and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiations

Contract administration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Advanced degree or professional certification preferred

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

ERP systems

Job description

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Date: Oct 22, 2026

Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

The Senior Buyer leads strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and contract administration for assigned direct and indirect spend categories within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role develops sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, ensures continuity of supply, drives improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and compliance, and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, and Corporate Purchasing. The Senior Buyer also mentors procurement team members and promotes effective use of SAP and SAP Ariba.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for direct and indirect materials, services, MRO, capital equipment, tooling, construction, and other assigned categories.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier capabilities, risk assessment, and total cost of ownership.
• Manage RFIs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and competitive sourcing events, ensuring proper approvals and documentation.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, lead times, freight, warranties, service levels, and other commercial terms.
• Administer contracts, long-term agreements, statements of work, leases, and confidentiality agreements in collaboration with Legal and Finance.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, corrective actions, and risk mitigation.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and supplier readiness activities.
• Drive cost reduction and value improvement initiatives through sourcing optimization, resourcing, and process improvements.
• Analyze and respond to supplier cost increase requests using market data and cost-driver analysis.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, pricing, contracts, and approvals within SAP and SAP Ariba.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to standardize specifications, consolidate spend, and implement sourcing strategies.
• Mentor Buyers and Assistant Buyers on sourcing practices, negotiations, procurement controls, and system usage.
• Lead resolution of escalated supplier issues and support cross-functional business initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures

• Achieve cost savings, cost avoidance, and total-cost improvement targets.
• Improve supplier quality, delivery performance, responsiveness, and corrective action closure.
• Increase competitive sourcing, contract coverage, and approved supplier utilization.
• Protect supply continuity through supplier risk management and mitigation planning.
• Maintain procurement compliance, data accuracy, and audit-ready records.
• Support working capital objectives through improved payment terms, inventory management, and lead-time reduction.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain, preferably in automotive or industrial manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contract management, cost analysis, and cross-functional project leadership.
• Experience with ERP and e-procurement systems required; SAP and SAP Ariba preferred.
• Experience sourcing both direct and indirect materials, supporting product launches, and managing capital or technical service purchases preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

• You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
• This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
• You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
• You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.