Strategic Commodity Buyer – Automotive Supply Chain

Autocar Trucks; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Autocar, LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Commodity Buyer to manage daily procurement activities supporting prototype, development, and production needs, while coordinating with engineering and supplier development teams.

This role emphasizes supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and risk mitigation, with opportunities to influence supply chain strategies and participate in the Autocar buyer network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of purchasing or buyer experience.
• Automotive or commercial vehicle industry experience is a plus.
• Experience in complex supply chain environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily procurement activities supporting prototype, development, and production requirements.
• Manage logistics, quality, and financial interactions with suppliers.
• Develop, negotiate, and implement commodity strategies to improve supplier performance and maximize value.
• Lead supplier negotiations and establish supply agreements aligned with business objectives.
• Contribute technical and commercial roadmaps while actively participating in the Autocar buyer network.
• Drive initiatives focused on Quality, Delivery, Cost, Project Management, and Risk Mitigation.
• Partner with Engineering and Supplier Development teams to identify, monitor, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Forecast cost trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure supply chain success.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Relationship management

Business acumen

Sourcing processes

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Adaptability

Customer focus

Education

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

Tools

APICS CPIM CSCM

Job description

Autocar, LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Commodity Buyer to manage daily procurement activities supporting prototype, development, and production needs, while coordinating with engineering and supplier development teams.

This role emphasizes supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and risk mitigation, with opportunities to influence supply chain strategies and participate in the Autocar buyer network.