Buyer - Plastics

Position Summary

At TI Automotive, the mission of our Procurement Team is to build a global network of premier supplier partner relationships and be a customer of choice. We value an inclusive work environment where employees collaborate and leverage diverse perspectives to maximize shareholder value and deliver defect‑free, on‑time, best‑total‑cost parts.

• Ensure assigned components are sourced on‑time at best total cost and meet program requirements.
• Drive and achieve year‑over‑year performance targets for assigned commodities.
• Meet cost savings targets for assigned commodities, including on‑time implementation of cost savings actions such as commercial negotiations, VA/VE, and supplier resourcing.
• Mitigate negative cost effects related to commodity (i.e. tariffs, raw materials, etc.).
• Assist in developing and implementing commodity strategies for assigned commodities.
• Duties include working with current local and global suppliers and evaluating new suppliers.
• Act as the Purchasing liaison with other departments and manufacturing locations.
• Negotiate contracts, terms and pricing with suppliers.
• Handle escalations related to delivery, quality or pricing issues.

• 1‑3 years of automotive industry direct materials purchasing experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to Quality and continuous improvement.
• Self‑confidence and predisposition to action, sense of urgency to deliver against defined targets.
• Must have the ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication and people skills.
• Must be self‑motivated, well organized, pre‑disposed to action.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, tooling specifications and technical standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of automotive product validation processes and documentation, supplier development and sourcing in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience purchasing Rubber or Injection Molded Components.
• Global Automotive T1 Supplier or OEM procurement experience.
• MBA / Master’s degree and knowledge of incorporating data analytics into purchasing activities.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Engineering, or equivalent from an AACSB accredited program.
• Solid understanding and practical use of MS Office Suite, Power
  
  BI, Mainframe Systems and Web‑Based Procurement Systems.

• Valid passport and driver’s license.

• Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

TI Fluid Systems is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. TI Fluid Systems is a federal‑contracting employer required to provide all applicants with notice of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.