Buyer

Job Flexibility

• Hybrid Position: The role will allow employees to work offsite but will also require onsite work-based business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop new product sourcing strategies representative of cost, quality and delivery considerations and effectively communicate messaging to internal procurement and cross functional management team.
• Formulate annual business plan for achievement of cost reductions and year over year performance improvement.
• Responsible to build and manage internal and external supplier relationships.
• Manage and negotiate supplier agreements that require improvements in suppliers cost, quality, delivery, order lead time, payment cycles, technology, and/or risk mitigation.
• Analyze market trends and commodity pricing trends to negotiate optimal purchasing agreements and drive alignment.

Core Competencies

• Builds team orientation and promotes organizational learning.
• Confident problem solver and decision maker.
• Emphasizes internal and external customer focus.
• Able to prioritize and manage complex objectives.
• Relentlessly creates change, challenging and improving unproductive practices.
• Self-aware, promoting core values and the Meritor procurement brand.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications

• Solid negotiator with 2 to 5 years of Buying or directly related purchasing experience.
• BS/BA in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or related field.
• Experience working with global, diverse teams and supply base.
• Solid background working with an ERP system (Oracle, SAP).
• Experience purchasing axle components advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive quality procedures preferred.
• Packaging, freight and logistic knowledge preferred.

Bonus Potential
This position is eligible for Cummins-Meritor’s Incentive Compensation Plan, which offers payouts based on company performance.
Benefits
Cummins-Meritor provides a comprehensive total rewards benefit program. Options include medical, dental, vision, Health savings account, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more.
Diversity Statement
At Cummins-Meritor, all are welcome. Our focus is on creating a people-focused culture that enables each one of us to perform at our best. Celebrating the uniqueness of our individual team members helps us build diverse teams where we all can thrive. At Cummins-Meritor, we run together. You belong here.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Cummins-Meritor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Meritor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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