Lear Corporation · 2 months ago
Purchasing Manager
Southfield, MI
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelLear Corporation is a leading company known for its groundbreaking technologies and commitment to excellence. The Purchasing Manager will lead the commodity team in achieving a competitive supply chain and supporting global purchasing initiatives for North America, focusing on cost-effective procurement and supplier relationships.
AutomotiveManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
Responsibilities
Deliver total landed cost improvements while pursuing specific targets
Grow the team’s leadership and functional capabilities
Implement a formalized Supplier Relationship Management framework to prioritize joint innovation activities and become a customer of choice
Coordination with Advanced Purchasing to provide accurate costs for customer quotes that have been optimized through cross functional collaboration
Document and communicate strategies across the team to define preferred suppliers and pursue next-level savings projects
Implement industry leading supply chain processes
Build and maintain relationships, both internal and with suppliers, which enhance our ability to deliver savings
Responsible for supporting and executing global sourcing strategies and contracts
Support operational targets and inventory management actions
Qualification
Required
Tooled plastic/metal components, raw material, or protections commodity experience
Technical understanding of commodity and key cost drivers
Understanding of purchasing commodity management
Strong negotiation capabilities
Supplier relationship management acumen
Ability to collaborate with leaders across many functions and regions
Entrepreneurial qualities
Strong leadership capabilities
Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, & Program Management
Construct and story line presentations
Strong written communication and presentation skills
Ability to work in a highly productive, constantly changing environment
Conflict and crisis management
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree and MBA preferred
Second Language (Spanish)
Company
Lear Corporation
The Lear Corporation is a Fortune 500 company with world-class products designed,
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1994-04-15IPO
Leadership Team
Ray Scott
President and CEO
Adam Hillier
Vice President, Systems Engineering
Recent News
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