About the role

Our client, a global automotive manufacturer, is looking for a Strategic Commodity Buyer to lead a major direct material category supporting North American operations. This is a high visibility role with broad ownership across sourcing strategy, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and cross functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the sourcing strategy for a critical direct material category
• Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract management
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and support procurement performance targets
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and total cost assessments
• Partner with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and program teams on new launches and ongoing production
• Support supplier development, capacity planning, and supply continuity