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Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?\nIn your daily job you will:\nNegotiate Material Performance to meet annual targets, material to revenue ratio and business case financials.\n\nConduct 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.\n\nMonitor bill of material changes, components prices changes and process changes and if needed propose price list adjustment.\n\nCreate, issue and maintain scheduling agreements with supply base according to APTIV SCM policies and procedures.\n\nEnsure negotiated conditions implementation in operations.\nConsider quality, delivery service, technology, price and timing of needed products.\n\nCollect total information (volumes, prices, specifications and other conditions) for new projects as well as for all other running projects to define purchasing strategy.\n\nDevelop new supply base in cooperation with Global Category Manager and GPL for new programs.\n\nMonitor quality of suppliers and propose actions to improve supplier quality.\n\nConduct QBRs (Quartely Business Reviews) with key suppliers to monitor and improve performance on quality, service, technology, price, delivery and other aspects.\n\nUse category strategy to conduct new parts sourcings.\n\nReport 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.\n\nAssure compliance with local procedures, company processes and work instructions.\n\nYOUR BACKGROUND\nKey skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:\nCompleted bachelor's degree\n\n+4 years of experience as a Buyer\n\nExperience with the Stamping and Casting category.\n\nAdvanced English\n\nStrong negotiation skills and excellent communication skills\n\nExperience in Automotive industry is a must\n\nStrategic planning and execution\n\nWHY JOIN US?\nYou can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.\nYou 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.\nYou 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.\nAPPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!\nPrivacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates\nAptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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