Senior Buyer - Automotive Procurement & Strategy (Hybrid)

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

401K match

Tuition assistance

Generous holiday schedule

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. in Canton, MI is seeking a Sr. Buyer to join our Purchasing team in a hybrid role.

You will define cost reduction objectives, manage supplier selection, and lead negotiations to secure favorable terms for key materials. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years automotive purchasing experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong ability to drive supplier performance using QCDE metrics. Travel up to 25% is expected, and the team offers a collaborative environment and competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5-7 years automotive purchasing or similar work experience.
• 5 years of experience with blueprints and schematics preferred.
• Strong automotive experience with purchasing of Raw Materials, Routing, Connections, Electronics and Bulk Material.

Responsibilities

• Define cost reduction objectives and develop strategic initiatives with suppliers to achieve measurable savings.
• Manage supplier selection and sourcing activities as part of the strategic supply base while ensuring alignment with program commitments and requirements.
• Conduct market assessments and cost control negotiations to maintain supplier competitiveness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for assigned suppliers.
• Lead negotiations of Yazaki Purchase Terms and Conditions to secure favorable agreements.
• Support Advanced Purchasing in cost reduction initiatives and sourcing of new suppliers for program support.
• Identify and manage alternate supplier sources to ensure continuity, quality, and competitive pricing.
• Monitor supplier performance using QCDE metrics to achieve targets and objectives.

Skills

Automotive purchasing

Blueprints & schematics

Supplier negotiations

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GPDB system

Job description

Yazaki North America, Inc. in Canton, MI is seeking a Sr. Buyer to join our Purchasing team in a hybrid role.

You will define cost reduction objectives, manage supplier selection, and lead negotiations to secure favorable terms for key materials. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years automotive purchasing experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong ability to drive supplier performance using QCDE metrics. Travel up to 25% is expected, and the team offers a collaborative environment and competitive