We are seeking a Global Prototype Purchasing Buyer to support the sourcing and procurement of prototype automotive components across Body/Exterior, Interior, Chassis, Engine Systems, Electrical, and Propulsion Systems for the North America region. In this role, you will collaborate with purchasing colleagues worldwide and serve as a key partner to engineering teams during early product development.
The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a strategic mindset toward supplier engagement. You will be responsible for issuing RFQs, quoting, evaluating, and negotiating with qualified suppliers. As well as developing supplier bid lists, creating sourcing recommendations, and commodity strategies. You will present sourcing proposals to global and regional leadership and ensure alignment with production and program purchasing throughout the prototype lifecycle.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
Minimum of 2+ years of relevant work experience
Experience in purchasing or in roles requiring significant negotiation and/or exposure to sourcing and project management processes
Demonstrated record of achieving results and exhibiting leadership within cross-functional teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to confidently interface with all levels of management
Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership
Proven ability to lead projects and drive tasks to completion
Ability to adapt quickly to urgent or changing requests
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree
Automotive industry experience and a strong interest in automotive product development
Advanced cost-analysis capabilities with the ability to think and act strategically
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with frequent cross-functional interactions
Strong analytical skills with experience solving complex problems
Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented)
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement
Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work
Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits
12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth
Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.
Company Car & More
Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
