Buyer/Cost Analyst - 3rd Procurement

Subaru
Lafayette, IN
Category Purchasing
Job Description
This Buyer/Cost Analyst position focuses on sourcing, negotiating with suppliers, and analyzing costs to align with company objectives. The role involves supplier account management, industry knowledge, creating long-term sourcing strategies, and contract management. The primary goal is to achieve company sourcing targets and reduce costs.

Requirements

  • Responsible for supplier accounts with an average annual spend of $120 million
  • Leads in achieving company sourcing targets
  • Gains industry knowledge of commodity group and automotive industry trends
  • Creates long-term sourcing strategy for commodity group
  • Executes sourcing strategies through the sourcing decision making process
  • Reports and gain final approval up to executive level management
  • Initiates VA/VE activity through collaboration with design & quality engineers
  • Oversees the contracts negotiated with the suppliers
  • Travel: Moderate travel may be required
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