Senior Buyer

Gestamp; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in automotive components is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage supplier relationships and procurement strategies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, over 4 years of purchasing experience, and strong negotiation skills. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, retirement)

Career growth opportunities

Supportive and friendly work environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing or maintenance.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Global sourcing or MRO experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFQs, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery with suppliers.
• Analyze supplier performance and drive cost savings.
• Research and qualify new suppliers for production.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in advanced Excel

SAP / SAP Ariba experience

Power BI proficiency

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

Power BI

Job description

Senior Buyer

Gestamp is a global leader in automotive metal components, partnering with the world's top car manufacturers to create lighter, safer, and more sustainable vehicles. With over 40,000 employees across 20+ countries, we are driving the future of mobility through innovation and teamwork. When you join Gestamp, you're not just starting a jobyou're building a career with a company shaping the cars of tomorrow.

As a Senior Buyer, you'll make a real impact by ensuring our plants have the goods and services they need to run at their best. You'll be at the heart of supplier relationships, cost-saving initiatives, and sourcing strategies that keep Gestamp competitive worldwide.

Day-to-day, you'll :

• Manage RFQs, contracts, and supplier agreements
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery with suppliers
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support plant operations
• Analyze supplier performance and drive cost savings
• Research new suppliers and qualify them for production
• Use tools like SAP, SAP Ariba, and Power BI to improve processes
• Support purchasing controls and reporting across multiple locations

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

4+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing or maintenance

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel a must)

Experience with SAP / SAP Ariba and Power BI preferred

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and great at building relationships

Global sourcing or MRO experience is a plus

Be part of a global leader in the automotive industry

Work in a collaborative, innovative, and growing environment

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, retirement, and more)

Career growth opportunities with training and advancement

The chance to make an impact on the future of mobility

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

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?

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.

Join the Gestamp team!