The Sr.
Buyer - Direct Purchasing role will be responsible for identifying reliable suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and conditions, and executing purchases in a timely manner.
**Job responsibilities include but not limited to**:
Lead sourcing initiatives to ensure program timing and cost objectives are achieved
Prepare and deliver sourcing recommendations to Sr.
Leadership
Drive cost savings initiatives and negotiate the best market pricing for commodities
Create, implement, and maintain the commodity strategy
Develop cost models, including competitor benchmarking
Manage and improve supplier relationships from a commercial standpoint
Collaborate closely with key interface groups to resolve commercial matters, such as Engineering, Project Cost Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality,
Value Optimization, Finance, Legal, and others
Issue and maintain Purchase Orders, including non-standard contracts
Ensure a continuous supply of parts in the commodity and mitigate any part shortages
Lead cost opportunity investigations with suppliers in the commodity, focusing on Fixed Cost Recoveries, Benchmark, and Market Test studies
Provide timely, relevant, and actionable management reports on commodity cost status, supplier performance, open issues, and potential constraints
Lead the Strategic Functional Group team and process with Global Purchasing counterparts
**Basic Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management,



Engineering or related field
5 to 7 years of experience as buyer
Advace english level
Ability to effectively coordinate multiple activities with other departments and adeptly resolve conflicts
Proficient in leading cross-functional teams, ensuring a unified approach when dealing with suppliers
Skilled in developing and managing crucial supplier relationships, while optimizing their ability to deliver cost-competitive products within specified timelines
Accountable for devising and/or supporting the development of strategies and solutions aimed at consistently improving cost-efficiency and capacity
Possess a comprehensive understanding of supplier capabilities on a integral scale
**Preferred Qualifications**:
**Global commodity experience**: participating in global sourcing activities and working in global teams
Master's degree; MBA or Engineering (ME/EE)
Familiarity with cross functional (Finance, Engineering, SCM, Capacity) processes
Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals.
In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired.

📌 Direct Purchasing Buyer (Xico)
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