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Methode Electronics · 3 months ago

Senior Category Buyer - Electronics & Electro-Mechanical

Southfield, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $128K/yr

5+ years exp

Methode Electronics is a company focused on sourcing initiatives within the Electronics & Electro-Mechanical components category. The Senior Category Buyer will manage procurement activities, ensuring supply continuity and optimizing costs while collaborating with various teams to align sourcing strategies with business priorities.

ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies, ensuring optimal acquisition, performance, and lifecycle management while driving cost efficiency, operational reliability, and technological innovation

Conduct supplier risk assessments, establish dual sourcing strategies, and develop contingency plans

Manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, prepare and execute nomination agreements, contracts to maximize value and maintain resilient supply chain

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and new product development teams to align strategies with product roadmaps and plant requirements

Drive standardization, cost optimization, and design-to-cost initiatives

Stay ahead of market trends, emerging technologies, and geopolitical impacts to develop resilient strategies for supply continuity

Lead cross-functional evaluation of supplier selection process with supplier performance management, engineering and plant operations teams

Monitor and analyze price variances, monitor cost savings and implement cost optimization measures to meet budget and category savings targets

Resolve supply disruptions and coordinate with cross-functional team to ensure timely resolution

Utilize data insights and analytics to guide procurement decisions and provide actional insights to category managers and other internal stakeholders

Drive process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy of procurement process for the assigned category

Qualification

Global sourcingSupplier relationship managementCost optimizationMRPERP knowledgeAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related field

5+ years of relevant experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management in automotive or Industrial sector

MRP and ERP background in support of the procurement process

Proven performance in achieving business results within procurement

Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills, fostering collaboration with global and regional suppliers as well as internal leadership

Extensive knowledge of regional and global supplier networks, with the ability to leverage key industry relationships for sourcing excellence

Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, utilizing a data-driven approach to optimize strategies and mitigate risks

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance

Wellness program

Time off benefits

Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution

Company

Methode Electronics

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Methode Electronics is a leading developer of custom-engineered and application-specific products and solutions utilizing the latest

Founded in 1946

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://methode.com

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