Manage buying deck comprised of Motor and Electronic components • Meet/exceed annual SCM direct material cost savings targets • Nominate qualified new suppliers to cross-functional team for review and consideration • Quote and source all responsible components to meet/exceed Product Line business case and timing requirements utilizing the Total Acquisition Cost Model • Monitor and track supplier performance and initiate actions to improve supplier performance • Schedule and participate in VA/VE workshops • Develops commodity strategies within commodity organization • Makes commercial agreements with suppliers • Resolves commercial issues with suppliers JOB QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED/PREFERRED) Required: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field. • 3+ years of purchasing experience, preferably within automotive industry • Demonstrated ability to manage 20+ suppliers • Strong ability to multitask and quickly prioritize and re-prioritize tasks • Demonstrated negotiation experience • Strong communication skills • Strong knowledge of Excel • Familiarity with MRP system • Knowledge of; motor component manufacturing processes, familiarity with electronic components and ECU’s