Strategic Project Buyer - Global Automotive Sourcing

Valeo

Seymour (IN)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Valeo seeks a Project Buyer in Seymour, Indiana, to drive sourcing plans and supplier selection for automotive projects. You will coordinate design reviews, assess supplier risks, and manage RFQs and auctions using Valeo systems such as Puma and SAP.

The role requires strong negotiation, costing, and experience with electronics or plastics commodities, in a fast-moving manufacturing setting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams within Site Purchasing to meet project milestones,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or engineering-related field.
Minimum 4 years purchasing experience in automotive manufacturing or similar.
Experience with electronics or plastics commodities preferred.
Strong negotiation and costing skills for components.

Responsibilities

Attend project meetings and support supply chain activities until project closure.
Assist the Program Manager with a sourcing plan and mutual commitments.
Select supplier bid-list using Compliant Segment Panel and bundle opportunities.
Identify critical parts per CLEAN definitions and review contingencies with PTMs.
Coordinate supplier design reviews to obtain Valeo requirements acceptance.
Lead RFQ processes via Puma and use auctions to drive competitiveness.
Monitor supplier risk impacts and implement mitigation with project teams.