Purchasing Buyer - TCS Components

Lear Corporation•Southfield, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Purchasing Buyer - TCS Components Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you. We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you. Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies. Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win. Are you ready for a better career? A better future? We're Lear For You. PURCHASING BUYER – TCS COMPONENTS SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN – WORLD HEADQUARTERS Responsible for all purchasing pre and post launch activity focusing on the program team, supplier and customer requirements integrating data/quote management, contract negotiations, tool timing, CR/CN process flow, Profile management, complete launch readiness, etc. The Role: Your work will include, but not be limited to: Direct commodity buying responsibility as well as directly providing leadership within the group Extensive work experience and judgment required to plan and accomplish strategic goals Negotiates long term agreements and yearly savings in line with expectations Develops commodity strategies to achieve results Understanding of commercial terms and total cost management concepts required Advantages of working at Lear in the Purchasing group: Cross functional interaction and ability to work with hardworking, team focused individuals Hybrid working environment

Requirements

Extensive work experience, discipline, and independence to drive successful closure of Purchasing goals
Strong negotiating principles and skills
Minimum of 5 years of commodity or relevant purchasing experience
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or equivalent experience
Ability to align with and influence internal program teams, suppliers, and customers
Ensures accurate data management to meet program timelines
Familiarity with commercial terms and performance‑to‑target concepts
Results‑driven and proactive approach from program inception through launch
Communication verbal and written and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to lead within a team
Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
High level of integrity
Strong written communication and presentation skills
Priority setting and time‑management excellence
Action‑oriented and produces results
Ability to work effectively in a highly productive, fast‑changing environment
Superior conflict‑resolution skills while maintaining strong relationships
Independent workload prioritization, focusing on the most critical and impactful activities

Nice To Haves

MBA
Automotive cross-functional experience is recommended
Experience with Electronic and Thermo Comfort commodity
Previous SAP ERP experience

Responsibilities

Direct commodity buying responsibility as well as directly providing leadership within the group
Extensive work experience and judgment required to plan and accomplish strategic goals
Negotiates long term agreements and yearly savings in line with expectations
Develops commodity strategies to achieve results
Understanding of commercial terms and total cost management concepts required