Commodity Buyer

**Be a Part of the Technology Revolution**There has never been a more exciting time to be part of an automotive technology company like Visteon. No industry offers more fast-paced change and opportunity than today’s automotive industry. We are in the midst of a mobility revolution that will completely change the way we interact with our vehicles, reduce the number of car accidents and fatalities, and make the world a cleaner place. Visteon is at the epicenter of this mobility revolution. Two major trends in the automotive industry - the shift to electric vehicles and vehicles with autonomous safety technologies - have created unique opportunities for Visteon. We are the only automotive provider solely focused exclusively on cockpit electronics - the fastest-growing segment in the industry.**Company Culture**Working at Visteon is a journey in which our employees can develop their strengths and advance their careers while making a difference globally. Join us and help change the world and how we interact with our vehicles. Visteon is where the best technical talent creates the future.**About Visteon****Commodity Buyer****Key Job Responsibilities**- Cost down activities - through executing high level negotiations and deliver supply agreements to attain world class cost, quality, and timing.- Support Commodity bid lists, track supplier performance and source new business.- Use relevant technical requirements and work with key suppliers to find optimum trade-offs for lowest total cost solution utilising the TQCM initiative.- Responsible for the development and implementation of commodity strategies to delivery maximum competitive advantage.- Benchmarking, rationalization, development, and management of critical and strategic suppliers.- Supplier evaluation and selection, and relationship management.- Support new business pursuits and maintain database of key supplier technology capabilities.- Execute best in class sourcing process to secure sourcing nomination of optimal total cost solution to support Visteon programmes, through regional/global supplier quotations, negotiations, and successful contract management.- Identify new technologies and suppliers to give Visteon a competitive advantage.**Additional Functions**- Drive the Supplier Business Review process with Executive Champions engagement to ensure alignment is attained on commercial and development plans between Visteon and key suppliers.- Interface with suppliers to find creative solutions to maximize the benefits to secure long-term agreements (LTA's) with key strategic partners.- Develop knowledge and utilise modern purchasing tools and techniques to achieve successful cost down activity.- Work closely with Buyers and Engineering teams globally on market intelligence from customers on pricing, technology and competitor benchmarking activity.- Provide key Purchasing/commercial support to the Visteon plants in Americas.- Able to balance risks to achieve lowest material cost within very tight deadlines.**Key Performance Indicators**:- Bachelor’s degree, Master preferred;- 2 years in responsible roles within an international business environment and procurement/purchasing lead experience.- Proven knowledge of category strategies.- Effective negotiation skills.- Value Chain analysis (VAVE, TQCM).- Supplier evaluation / selection.- Effective presentation skills and Strong communication skills.- Advanced interpersonal skills and experience in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.- English fluent, second foreign language skills a plus.**More Good Reasons to Work for Visteon****Focusing on the Future**Our company’s engineering platforms deliver scalable hardware and software solutions that enable the digital, electric and autonomous evolution of our global automotive customers. This strategy is driven by constant innovation, and you will support our efforts through your role. We are recognized across the industry for innovation. We have a strong book of business that will drive our future growth, along with a customer base that includes the leading global automotive manufacturers.**Company Culture**Working at Visteon is a journey in which our employees have equal opportunities to learn and advance their careers while making an impact globally. Join us and we will help you grow personally and professionally while you help enable the digital, electric and autonomous evolution of our global automotive industry. Visteon is where the best technical talent influence the future. Learn more about our culture here.**Competitive Compensation and Benefits**Visteon offers competitive salaries and benefits and an environment that encourages employees to develop their strengths and advance their career goals.**Follow Us**For more information about our company, technologies and products, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. You can also follow our careers-focused channels on