Buyer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026.
Buyer- Stamping and Casting
Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?
In your daily job you will:
Negotiate Material Performance to meet annual targets, material to revenue ratio and business case financials.
Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers to review performance to targets, address performance gaps, develop future projects and discuss strategic alignment between Supplier and APTIV.
Monitor bill of material changes, components prices changes and process changes and if needed propose price list adjustment.
Create, issue and maintain scheduling agreements with supply base according to APTIV SCM policies and procedures.
Ensure negotiated conditions implementation in operations.
Consider quality, delivery service, technology, price and timing of needed products.
Collect total information (volumes, prices, specifications and other conditions) for new projects as well as for all other running projects to define purchasing strategy.
Develop new supply base in cooperation with Global Category Manager and GPL for new programs.
Monitor quality of suppliers and propose actions to improve supplier quality.
Conduct QBRs (Quartely Business Reviews) with key suppliers to monitor and improve performance on quality, service, technology, price, delivery and other aspects.
Use category strategy to conduct new parts sourcings.
Report results in the required format and make recommendations to regional and global leadership as well as to Sourcing Committee considering the needs and concerns of the individual NA plants.
Assure compliance with local procedures, company processes and work instructions.
YOUR BACKGROUND
Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
Completed bachelor's degree
+4 years of experience as a Buyer
Experience with the Stamping and Casting category.
Advanced English
Strong negotiation skills and excellent communication skills
Experience in Automotive industry is a must
Strategic planning and execution
WHY JOIN US?
- You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
- You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
- You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!
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