Strategic Commodity Buyer: Supplier Negotiations & Cost

Jobvite, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autocar, LLC in Birmingham, AL seeks a Commodity Buyer to drive strategic sourcing for key commodities and optimize supplier relationships across prototype, development, and production needs. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners to achieve cost reductions and quality improvements.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, supply chain risk management, and ongoing cost analysis to support the business objectives of Autocar.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing or buyer experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Automotive or commercial vehicle industry experience is a plus.
• Experience working in complex supply chain environments preferred.

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 that improve supplier performance and maximize value.
• Lead supplier negotiations and establish supply agreements aligned with business objectives.
• Forecast cost trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Engineering and Supplier Development teams to identify, monitor, and mitigate supply chain risks.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Relationship management

Sourcing analytics

Supply chain knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Cost reduction

Supplier networks

Education

Bachelors in Supply Chain Management/Engineering/Business

Job description

Autocar, LLC in Birmingham, AL seeks a Commodity Buyer to drive strategic sourcing for key commodities and optimize supplier relationships across prototype, development, and production needs. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners to achieve cost reductions and quality improvements.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, supply chain risk management, and ongoing cost analysis to support the business objectives of Autocar.