Senior Buyer

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Buyer – Plastics to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for plastic injection molded components. This role is responsible for managing global supplier relationships, driving cost optimization, and supporting new program launches within a complex, fast-paced automotive environment.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in plastic injection molded components (Tier 2), with the ability to influence both material strategy and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own global sourcing strategy for plastic injection molded components
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management across regional and global suppliers
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through material strategy, supplier consolidation, and commercial negotiations
• Manage relationships with Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers, ensuring performance in quality, delivery, and cost
• Support new product launches, ensuring materials and components are sourced and delivered on time
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align sourcing strategies
• Monitor market trends, raw material indices, and supply risks to inform sourcing decisions
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and supplier standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5–7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management within automotive or manufacturing
• Direct experience sourcing plastic injection molded components
• Strong understanding of global supply chains, supplier negotiation, and cost modeling
• Experience working with Tier 1 suppliers and/or OEM-facing environments
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvements
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing global plastic suppliers
• Familiarity with tooling, molding processes, or material selection
• Exposure to high-volume manufacturing environments

Position Type:

Regular

Additional Locations:

Additional Information:

Remote Status:

Hybrid

Position Type:

Regular

Additional Locations:

Additional Information:

Remote Status:

Hybrid