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Senior Buyer, Controls and Vehicle Systems

October 31, 2026

About the position

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Purchasing, the Senior Buyer, Electrical, Controls & Vehicle Systems is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, supplier transition, and operational continuity for vehicle electrical architecture, electrical distribution systems, electronic components, controls, and assigned vehicle systems. This role serves as the commercial owner for critical commodities including wire harnesses, electrical distribution, control modules, switches, sensors, climate and cockpit systems, and related integrated vehicle systems. The position balances technology-driven sourcing with rigorous operational risk mitigation, serving as the primary escalation point for component shortages, long lead-time electronic constraints, supplier recovery, and supply continuity planning to ensure successful launch and continuous production.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for the Electrical, Controls & Vehicle Systems portfolio to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
Lead operational risk management for highly constrained commodities; serve as the primary escalation point for critical electronics and wire harness shortages, establishing swift cross-functional recovery teams.
Lead multi-million-dollar contract negotiations, multi-year supply agreements, and pricing structures with tier-1 automotive electronics, harness fabricators, controls, and vehicle systems suppliers.
Monitor On-Time Delivery (OTD) and quality metrics; lead 8D root-cause investigations and corrective action plans directly with supplier facilities when component quality or delivery targets are missed.
Conduct regular supplier capacity reviews, sub-tier electronic component risk assessments, and vulnerability mapping to safeguard against semiconductor or global electronic supply chain shocks.
Lead purchasing activities supporting new product introduction and supplier transition, including sourcing readiness, commercial closure, tooling, capacity validation, APQP/PPAP execution, and production launch readiness in partnership with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management.
Proactively identify single-source electrical and electronic components and critical vehicle systems; develop dual-sourcing, validation, component-substitution, or manufacturing contingency strategies to mitigate supply risk.
Maintain operational KPI dashboards, manage component cost tracking, and mentor junior buyers and operational specialists within the purchasing department.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of automotive/commercial vehicle electrical architectures, electrical distribution systems, wire harness manufacturing, electronic control modules, switches, sensors, vehicle controls, and related integrated vehicle systems.
Strong understanding of electronic component lifecycles, lead-time management, and navigating global electronics/semiconductor distribution channels.
Proven track record of managing high-spend portfolios, executing complex supplier agreements, and handling indexing for raw materials (such as copper).
Demonstrated experience leading supplier recovery efforts and managing business continuity in high-pressure manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of automotive quality standards, APQP, PPAP, electrical schematics, and functional safety considerations.
High proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Infor) and advanced Microsoft Excel data analysis capabilities.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
7+ years of supply chain, purchasing, operations, planning, or supplier management experience
3+ years of strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier management, or purchasing experience within automotive, commercial vehicle, heavy truck, aerospace, or similar complex manufacturing environments; electrical, electronics, controls, or vehicle systems experience preferred.
2+ years leading cross-functional projects, crisis management initiatives, supplier transition, or supplier development teams.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

Nice-to-haves

MBA or Master’s degree in a technical or business discipline.
Experience with automotive or commercial vehicle electrical architecture, controls, wire harnesses, electronics, or integrated vehicle systems preferred.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), APICS/ASCM, or PMP certification.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt with a strong foundation in Lean manufacturing.
Experience presenting commodity strategies and electronic risk mitigation updates to executive leadership.
Automotive or commercial vehicle experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Continued Professional Development
Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
14 paid holidays
vacation time
401k matching

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