Segment Buyer Electronics

Autoliv Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in automotive safety systems, located in South Africa, is seeking a Strategic Segment Buyer Electronics to manage electronic components procurement. The role involves strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in strategic purchasing, knowledge of electronic components, and fluency in English. Join us to help innovate automotive safety solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in strategic purchasing or procurement.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for electronic components.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage a global network of suppliers.
• Monitor market trends and component availability.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost management

Risk mitigation

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Procurement software

Job description

Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems.

Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions. At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions.

We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks. Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives.

Our products never get a second chance.

This is why we can never compromise on quality.

We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as a strategic Segment Buyer Electronics. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Purchasing Segment Buyer specializing in electronic components with additional experience on EMS management, to join our procurement team.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the cost‑effective and timely procurement of electronic components critical to our operations, while delivering on savings and value‑added strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for electronic components to ensure supply continuity, cost optimization & competitiveness, support on year‑over‑year cost down strategies definition and deployment globally and specifically in one region.
• Align and drive various internal stakeholders (R&D, SQM, SCM, Supply Chain, Sales) on strategy definition for electronic components, ability to formulate on an electronic component strategy.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage a global network of suppliers.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and terms.
• Ability to strategically engage with electronic component manufacturers, evaluate their innovation roadmap and eagerness to engage win deals with Autoliv.
• Monitor / mitigate Supplier Risks (geopolitical, financial, supply chain resiliency).
• Drive electronic components long‑term deals supporting divisional year‑over‑year price reduction and strategic global agreements.
• Experience needed with active components.
• Familiarity with passive components (e.g., resistors, capacitors, inductors).
• Experience sourcing electromechanical parts (e.g., connectors, relays, switches).
• Awareness of obsolete and end‑of‑life (EOL) component risks and lifecycle management.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, component availability, and pricing developments to anticipate risks and opportunities and proactively share on market information to internal stakeholders.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, R&D, quality, and production teams to align purchasing strategies with technical and operational requirements.
• Cost Management: Drive cost reduction initiatives through value analysis, supplier consolidation, and alternative sourcing.
• Capacity Management and Cybersecurity roadmap understanding.
• Experience in engaging / challenging innovation roadmap of electronic component manufacturers.
• Risk Mitigation: Develop contingency plans and manage supply chain risks, including geopolitical, logistical, and quality‑related issues.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Ability to navigate throughout matrix environment and strong team‑player.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in strategic purchasing or procurement, preferably in the electronics or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components (e.g., semiconductors, PCBs, connectors, microcontrollers, crystal, semi‑active and passive components).
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage strategically with electronic components.
• Experience supporting sites / regions yearly action plans deployments and global strategy background experience on electronic components and cross‑functional teams.
• Successful experience deploying distribution agreements with key e‑component distributors.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., Mandarin) are a plus.

Our international work environment can offer you challenging and rewarding opportunities.

We are committed to develop people's skills, knowledge and creative potential.

Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!

Location: Autoliv France:

• Cergy, France
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