Job Title: Commodity Buyer

Job Location: Southfield, MI

What we offer:

Veoneer develops cutting-edge technology for the Future Car. Our international, agile and highly collaborative teams aim to accelerate the growth in Autonomous Driving and be the leader in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. We empower our people and are dedicated to their professional development and growth.

With 7500 employees in 13 countries, our growing team has the goal to lead the revolution underway in the automotive industry…and then be the pioneer for what comes next.

What you'll do:

Assist in the development and implementation of Purchasing Strategies according to Goals and Objectives and Commodity Roadmaps defined by the Purchasing Manager and Commodity Manager(s), respectively. Regional / Divisional commodity responsibility for sourcing, sourcing decisions, negotiations and managing the supply base for a segment or group of suppliers in respect with purchasing policy, internal code of Ethics, internal safety and environment rules.

• Support the Purchasing organization under the leadership of the Purchase Manager
• Assure that local teams comply with the Commodity Roadmaps/Strategies
• Participates in Commodity Manager(s) meeting for global strategy.
• Performs strategic sourcing analyses (internal constraints, external risks, cost analysis and understanding of strategic levers, analysis of the supplier market).
• Ensure supply base development aligns with the Commodity Roadmap (e.g. supplier growth, consolidation, resourcing).
• Adhere to and support all VSPP activities not actively managed by Project Purchasing or Commodity Management.
• Responsible for commercial negotiations of both local and global supplier, as defined by Purchasing Manager and Commodity Manager(s).
• Reports his/her key metrics as required by Purchasing Manager.
• Support VS7 activities, acting as Change Leader when the scope of SREA/PCN requires it (as defined by VS7 or Purchasing Manager).
• Ensure continuity of supply to Autoliv production facilities. Monitor and manage Supplier capacity/lead times vs operational demands.
• Manage supplier files, component files, RFQ, Contract review, etc
• Support supplier improvement initiatives at local level and as Lead Buyer when required.
• Assume Lead Buyer role when defined by Commodity Manager.
• Support supplier escalation for NCM and VS 51.
• Ensures the quality and delivery of purchased components is in accordance with VSM requirements.
• Support to SQ, Sales, Engineering, and Project teams for existing programs and new business opportunities.
• Other Purchasing related activities required to meet the business needs.