
Posted 8 hours ago
Indirect Purchasing Buyer
Yazaki
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting, or Law, 1-3 years strategic purchasing experience preferred, Fluent English, Knowledge of SAP, Negotiation and cost breakdown skills
Skills
SAPNegotiation
About the role
Responsibilities
- Plan the acquisition of plant indirect materials and services using optimal resources and systems
- Contribute to budget planning activities and implement internal control tools to meet financial goals
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and supplier activities to identify risks or opportunities
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate offers, and prepare comparative cost analyses
- Work with Category Buyers to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities
- Negotiate contracts and improve pricing and business terms with suppliers
- Ensure full compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures
- Manage the purchase order process, including sending and tracking orders to suppliers
- Lead, recruit, train, and develop the purchasing team
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Accounting, Law, or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience in a strategic purchasing role is preferred
- Fluency in English
- Strong knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, and commercial processes
- Proficiency in cost breakdown analysis and experience using SAP
About the Company
Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products, and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. With more than 235,000 employees in 45 countries, we are one of the most successful international automotive suppliers, committed to sustainability and excellence.
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