Strategic Automotive Purchaser - Hybrid

Yazaki North America; Canton Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

401K match

Tuition assistance

Generous holiday schedule

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Yazaki North America seeks a Buyer in Canton, MI, to join the Purchasing team in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will help define cost reduction objectives, manage supplier selections, and conduct market assessments to ensure supplier competitiveness.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in automotive purchasing, with 5–10% travel expected internationally and nationally. Strong negotiation, collaboration, and data-driven decision abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of automotive purchasing or similar work experience.
• Willingness to travel 5-10% locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

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 the Yazaki Purchase Terms and Conditions with suppliers to ensure favorable agreements.
• Support Advanced Purchasing in cost reduction initiatives and the sourcing of new suppliers for program support.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

GPDB system

Job description

Yazaki North America seeks a Buyer in Canton, MI, to join the Purchasing team in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will help define cost reduction objectives, manage supplier selections, and conduct market assessments to ensure supplier competitiveness.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in automotive purchasing, with 5–10% travel expected internationally and nationally. Strong negotiation, collaboration, and data-driven decision abilities are essential.