Senior Buyer - Exterior Trim

Just like a bridge, our mission in purchasing is to connect internal and external partners to deliver world class results. We build our bridge together on solid foundational values. Our global purchasing team sources over $80 billion in products and services annually. We deliver world class results by embracing our values of Belief, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, Growth, and Energy (BRIDGE) as they are the framework for our culture. We believe in a work-life balance and provide team members opportunities for mentoring, learning & development and exposure to senior leadership.

The Senior Buyer C position will be responsible for negotiating and buying Exterior Parts (Wheel Flares, Cladding, Class A Painted Parts) in support of the Exterior Purchasing organization. The duties include management of the sourcing process, developing and implementing creative solutions to complex challenges, capacity and cost management, and PO/ contract administration. This includes but is not limited to: Selecting suppliers, placing purchase orders, managing complex contracts, interfacing with internal and external customers, managing key Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier relationships, and developing commodity strategies.

The ideal candidate must have: The ability to coordinate activities with other departments and resolve conflicts; must lead a cross functional team with "One Voice" to suppliers; and develop and manage key supplier relationships while maximizing suppliers' ability to deliver quality product on time. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for developing and/or assisting in the development of strategies and solutions to continuously improve costs and capacity.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor' degree from an accredited university in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or other disciplines that require negotiation and/or exposure to sourcing/project management processes
• Commodity purchasing experience
• Excellent negotiation skills with proven experience managing & negotiating contracts, strong analytical skills, strong presentation skills
• Ability to manage the supply base and drive timely resolution of open issues
• Ability to resolve conflict situations
• Effective listener/communicator
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to think and act strategically
• Ability to cultivate internal and external relationships and earning trust
• Demonstrated the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment
• Able to muti-task at highest levels in order to handle numerous matter through completion
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Well organized, self-motivated, and resourceful managing complex situations
• Must be proficient using GSuite and Microsoft Office programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP and GST
• Global commodity experience: participating in global sourcing activities and working in global teams