Senior Buyer - Mechatronics/Electronics
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Senior Buyer - Mechatronics/ElectronicsJob Description Summary
Facilitates the purchase of electronics supply chain materials, tooling and services through requirements clarification, soliciting bids, evaluating quotations, and selecting suppliers for products and services that meet required financial requirements and are in line with the global electronics category strategy.Job Description
- Develop and implement the electronics supply chain in line with category strategy
- Capable of executing both technical and administrative buys, focusing on the more difficult/strategic as a priority
- Performs market and supply-base analysis, spend analysis, basic landed cost calculations and what-if scenario building in alignment with the sourcing process
- Supports the Global Category Management teams as needed, playing a key role in the cross-functional team in developing category and sourcing strategies and executing tender activities
- Work closely with engineering counterparts to integrate market technology into designs for production
- Engages in and supports Supply Chain Management Team in supplier delivery issues
- Manages all commercial aspects of supplier relationships including Purchase Orders and Long Term Agreements
- All other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Education
- BA/BS in Finance, Business or Supply Chain Management plus 3-5 years professional experience in automotive direct material purchasing
Preferred Skills And Education
- Previous buying experience of Printed Circuit Boards or Assemblies (PCBAs), Surface Mount Devices (SMDs), Electronics, Inverters
- Knowledge/Experience within the Powertrain/Driveline Electrification Supply Chain / Market
- Electrical Engineering and/or Supply Chain Management background
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Success Profile
Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Effective Communicator
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Innovative
- Results Oriented
- Growth Oriented
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Benefits
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Physical Well-Being
- Annual physicals
- Preventative Screenings and Immunizations
- Diabetes and Hypertension
- Prevention and Management
- Tobacco Coaching
- Fertility Benefits
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Emotional Well-Being
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Behavioral Health Network (in-person, virtual/digital)
- Stress Management and Mediation Programs
- Parental Leave Policy
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Financial Well-Being
- Retirement Readiness
- Debt Management
- Financial Education and Planning
- Lifestyle Account
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Social Well-Being
- Associate Appreciation Events
- Lunch with Leaders
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