Sr Buyer
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LocationPlymouth, MI
Work modeon-site
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentOperational Purchasing
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 2, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live20h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Ability to work with multiple functions within Adient (Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance) and influence without direct authority
Clear understanding of supplier terms and conditions
Ability to negotiate (tactics, techniques, and strategies)
Evaluate cost breakdowns to identify opportunities to reduce overall cost
Ability to cooperate with people of different levels inside/outside the company and interact with the team to reach team goals and business objectives
Ability to recognize and respond to customer expectations with a sense of urgency
Ability to gather information, analyze data, prepare and lead negotiations as well as deliver a recommendation
Ability to summarize complex issues and communicate to all levels of management
Ability to be successful working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of Automotive Purchasing experience
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience in soft trim or metals components
Some travel may be required
Skills
Microsoft Office
Excel
PowerPoint
Word
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Sr Buyer is part of our Operational Purchasing team and will be responsible for flawless program launches, ensuring purchasing deliverables are met according to program timing and budget, negotiating product changes, supporting VAVE activities, BOM and sourcing tracking, preparing RFQs, negotiating and sourcing parts and tooling, supporting technical feasibility reviews, and representing purchasing in multifunctional program reviews.
Core Responsibilities
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Ability to work with multiple functions within Adient (Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance) and influence without direct authority
•
Clear understanding of supplier terms and conditions
•
Ability to negotiate (tactics, techniques, and strategies)
•
Evaluate cost breakdowns to identify opportunities to reduce overall cost
•
Ability to cooperate with people of different levels inside / outside the company and to interact with the team to reach team goals and business objectives
•
Ability to recognize and respond to customer expectations with a sense of urgency
•
Ability to gather information, analyze data, prepare and lead negotiations as well as deliver a recommendation
•
Ability to summarize complex issues and communicate to all levels of management
•
Ability to be successful working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
•
Some travel may be required
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
•
5 + years of Automotive Purchasing experience required.
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Experience in soft trim or metals components desired.
•
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
•
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
PRIMARY LOCATION
Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI