Senior Commodity Buyer
$80,000–$120,000 year
On-site · Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
The Senior Commodity Buyer evaluates, selects, and manages Suppliers for serial production commodities, conducting research and analysis to recommend and execute sourcing strategies for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The role requires skills in negotiation, communication, and technical specification analysis. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of Procurement experience, with knowledge of EV and automotive supply chains, strategic sourcing principles, and experience in Oracle/SAP ERP systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 8 years of Procurement experience
- Knowledge of Procurement principles including strategic sourcing
- Knowledge of EV and Automotive supply base
- Knowledge of materials, products, manufacturing processes and market conditions in area of specialization
- Skill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids
- Skill in both verbal and written communication
- Skill in complex communications such as negotiation and problem resolution
- Ability to analyze supplier's cost breakdown and to judge competitiveness
- Experience working with Oracle/SAP ERP, Excel (Advanced), MS officesuite
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with Automotive / Electric Vehicle Commodities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Oracle/SAP ERP, Excel (Advanced), MS Office suite
Additional Requirements
- Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.
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