Strategic Indirect Commodity Buyer

Jobvite, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autocar, LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Commodity Buyer-Indirect to develop sourcing strategies for key commodities and drive cost savings across prototypes, development, and production. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and supplier partners to ensure quality and delivery excellence.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, strategic roadmaps, and risk management to optimize total cost while sustaining supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in SCM, Engineering, or Business.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Ability to translate data into insights for cost optimization.

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 drive value.
• Lead supplier negotiations and establish supply agreements aligned with business objectives.
• Contribute to technical and commercial roadmaps within the Autocar buyer network.
• Drive initiatives focused on Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Risk Mitigation.
• Partner with Engineering and Supplier Development to 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.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Relationship management

Business acumen

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's in SCM

Job description

Autocar, LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Commodity Buyer-Indirect to develop sourcing strategies for key commodities and drive cost savings across prototypes, development, and production. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and supplier partners to ensure quality and delivery excellence.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, strategic roadmaps, and risk management to optimize total cost while sustaining supplier relationships.