Job Description

Hybrid: This position requires an employee to be on site 3 times per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

Senior Buyer (Electrical)

What you will do:

Represent purchasing activities to the program team and vice versa

Build and lead an effective team of buyers and planners from the Purchasing Project and Launch Leader.

Partner with Program Managers to represent purchasing and communicate program requirements/vehicle line overview.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to work effectively cross-functionally, internally and externally and build relationships

Experience with commodities (metals, stampings, castings, plastics, resins, paints, electronics, etc.)

Experience in handling commercial issues with suppliers and evaluating supplier performance

Proven competence in negotiation skills

Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineer, or related Careers.

Previous experience in similar positions (Experience as Buyer with Contracts and Supplier Service).

Microsoft Office: intermediate level.

English: intermediate level.

Availability to work in Sao Caetano Do Sul, Sao Paulo, Brazil, in a hybrid regime (3 times per week in person).

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in the automotive industry

Knowledge of procurement software

Knowledge of materials management

Able to interpret market data

Able to read blueprints and understand basic engineering documents

Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications in purchasing processes

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