Segment Buyer

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement

In short

As a Segment Buyer at Autoliv's Auburn Hills Technical Center, you will be responsible for the divisional segment purchasing of metals, supporting product lines and a purchasing team. This role involves evaluating suppliers, managing vendor relationships, and contributing to quality and zero-defect strategies.

Responsibilities

Manage divisional segment purchasing of Metals.
Support multiple Product Lines.
Create purchasing strategy for a segment of goods.
Support Product Area Manager & Global Lead Buyer.
Evaluate vendor quotes, services, and savings.
Determine the most desirable suppliers.
Manage all aspects of vendor relationship management and lifecycle.
Support divisional workshops & Zero-Defect Strategy with Supplier Quality.
Gain exposure to Raw Materials purchasing, new technology, and manufacturing methods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Purchasing knowledge.
Standard Components knowledge.
Raw Material Trends knowledge.
Engineering knowledge.
Quality knowledge.
Willingness to Travel up to 20% - Domestically and Internationally.
Organization skills.
Negotiation skills.
Communication skills.
Computer skills.
Multi-tasking skills.
Project Management skills.

Benefits

Opportunities designed to enhance career and personal development.
Introduction to new and different perspectives.
Commitment to developing people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential.
Training and development programs emphasizing technical competency, leadership development and business management skills.

Skills

PurchasingStandard ComponentsRaw MaterialsEngineeringQualityNegotiationCommunicationProject Management

#Purchasing & Logistics#Automotive#Metals#Raw Materials

About Autoliv

Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. We develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and pedestrian protection systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Our products save 37,000 lives and prevent 450,000 injuries each year. Our ~65,000 employees in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We have 13 technical centers, with 20 test tracks. In the world of automotive occupant safety, we were the first to introduce the two-…

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