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Job Description

Defines the vision and executes the strategy centrally for all LEAR locations in EMEA region for both Electrical Systems and Seating Systems Divisions. Manages the contracts, e-catalogs and Punch-Out's within a group of commodities within indirect procurement. Ensures cost effective procurement and delivery of material and service to support plant and customer requirements. Supports administration of orders/contracts and purchasing function. Assumes the role of a central Strategic Category Buyer.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and provide long term sourcing strategies and synergies, lead key projects with cross-functional teams.
• Maintenance, negotiations and improvement of Contracts
• Lead commercial relationships with suppliers, aiming towards achiving the most optimal solution for the company.
• Indirect material and MRO, cost reduction, supplier quality and certification
• Work on policies and procedures within the special area and administer them together with the other departments across the organization.
• Manage the Request For Quotations sourcing rationales in consistency with the category strategy.
  

Skills

Experience Requirements

BS/BA, Master or equivalent experience.

+5 years of experience in purchasing as Category Buyer

Fluent in English and Spanish

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.