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Job Posting Title

Senior Buyer Capital Equipment

Job Description Summary

Responsible for procurement of capital equipment and facilities/services within assigned group of capital equipment categories and global facilities. Leads sourcing of capital through requirements clarification, soliciting bids, evaluating quotations, and selecting suppliers.

Job Description

• Responsible for capital equipment and facilities sourcing, and procurement activities globally, within assigned categories/locations.
• Collaborates with Engineering to establish requirements and execute the full sourcing process to meet the defined technical scope of the project.
• Provides support for sourcing package review prior to determining sourcing recommendations with engineers.
• Supports the supplier selection process by engaging the proposed suppliers to fulfill the requirements, as well as evaluating the supply base for options, as needed.
• Performs some market testing and supplier development, as needed.
• Supports the issue management process, including late delivery issues, supplier performance, price changes initiated by the supplier post-negotiation, scope/product changes, etc.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting savings by program globally.
• Assists in training of capital procurement buyers at global locations in regard to global procurement policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• BA/BS plus 5 years professional experience

Preferred Skills and Education

• Advanced Degree plus 3-7 years professional experience.

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.