Commodity Buyer Plastics

Together We Saves Lives The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets.

We are committed to bringing life-saving technology to customers worldwide.

Joyson Safety Systems leverages the power of collaboration and innovation to provide quality and service excellence for our customers worldwide.

Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 50,000 employees in 25 countries.Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, focused on delivering quality and innovation for the future.

We encourage lifelong learning and provide the resources to help our team members build the foundation for a strong future with us.

We strive to promote from within, offering excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.Our talented team is hard working and dedicated to keeping people safe.

We promote a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and work with colleagues around the world.

As our operations continue to expand, we are always on the lookout for top talent to join our winning team.Position SummaryLead suppliers, commodity, and budget strategies for plastics products under the regional and global Plastics Team.

The Plastics Commodity Buyer – Americas supports both regional and global objectives.PrerequisitesCollege / University degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (preferably with a focus in Purchasing Management)Proven experience as a Commodity Buyer with a focus on plastics, including strong negotiation skillsStrong collaborative team memberKPI-driven, fact-based thinker with a bias for executionCommitment to data integrity and business excellenceProficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint) and global purchasing systemsExcellent business EnglishResponsibilitiesEnsure competitive pricing in the global supply market for plastics products under your responsibilityDevelop and implement a comprehensive regional and global plastics purchasing strategy (3–5 year horizon) aligned with business and PBU strategiesLead the execution of commodity strategies and regional roadmapsStrategically and tactically manage purchasing volumes for assigned plastics commoditiesRepresent the plastics commodity to suppliers and internal stakeholdersExecute annual price negotiations with suppliers to meet or exceed budget savings and PPV targetsThe Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer / employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.