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The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems!  We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets.  We are dedicated to delivering life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems harnesses collaboration and innovation to ensure quality and exemplary service for our customers worldwide.  Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 30,000 employees in 22 countries.

Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, dedicated to delivering quality and innovation for the future. We support lifelong learning and offer resources that help our team members establish a strong, solid foundation. We aim to promote from within, providing excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Our talented team is hardworking and dedicated to keeping people safe. We foster a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and collaborate with colleagues worldwide. As our operations continue to grow, we are always seeking top talent to join our winning team.

Together We Save Lives!

The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets.

Summary of the Position:

Sr. Commodity Buyer for Electromechanical commodity

Experience with Electromechanical commodity such as Harness, Heat Mats, ECUs, PCBAs, Switches, Sensors.

The ideal candidate must have demonstrated ability to develop strategies and execute them as well as experience in a larger scale company.

Data driven for strategically manage and reshaped the supply base to strengthen competition, maximize leverage, and drive best‑value sourcing decisions. Partnered effectively with cross‑functional teams to design and execute cost‑reduction programs (CRP).

The Commodity Buyer directly reports to the America Commodity Manger and dotted line to the Global Commodity Manager.

Develop should cost analysis, create benchmarks globally, define best cost structure based on company needs or company customers requirements.

Strong negotiation skills

Determine a long-term strategy for the commodity in terms of the supply base

This role supports both regional and global team objectives.

Main Responsibilities: 

•    To execute annual price negotiations with all relevant suppliers in order to (over-) achieve the budget saving / PPV target 

•    To ensure the best price on a global supply market for all products commodity 

•    Develop a comprehensive Regional & Global Commodity Purchasing Strategy (3-5 years view) based on global/regional business strategy and PBU strategy 

•    Lead the global implementation of the commodity strategy including action plans in each region under their responsibility 

•    Works closely with Supplier Quality to monitor and correct all supplier PPM problems 

•    Initiate and/or support VAVE for cost reductions initiatives. 

•    Responsible for supplier management starting from new supplier introduction to supplier phase out, compiling supply market intelligence, identifying purchasing risks, opportunities and ensuring data transparency

 Work Experience: 

•    3 to 5 years of experience as a Commodity Buyer 

•    2 to 3 years of experience within a Global Commodity for the Automotive Industry .

• Experience negotiating pricing, contracts, tooling, and commercial terms.
• Proven record of annual cost savings and value creation.
• Understanding of should-cost models and cost breakdowns.

• Negotiations with supply base that are close to be considered single source
• Develop and analyze should cost for the commodity
• Index agreements
• Development and execution of commodity strategies.
• Market analysis and benchmarking.
• Supplier portfolio optimization.

Preferred Skills: 

•    Bachelor’s degree 

•    Fluent in English language skills written and spoken 

•    Strong negotiating skills

•    Data Analysis driven 

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate in any employment or employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Joyson Safety Systems does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need JSS immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, OPT, etc.) now or in the future. 

“Joyson Safety Systems manages its recruitment processes internally. We do not accept resumes or profiles submitted by external agencies or headhunters that do not have an approved service agreement through the Joyson Safety Systems Purchasing department.

Any resumes sent to any employee of our organization without an approved contract will be treated as public information and will be considered free of charge. We will not recognize any fees or assume any financial responsibility arising from the hiring of candidates whose profiles have been submitted to Joyson.”