Indirect Plant Buyer

About UsPHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards.Our Culture PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously.Career Opportunities We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.Job PurposeTo lead the indirect purchasing requirements of the Amal Plant, at the right price at the right timeKey ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesManage as a buyer in delivering on time and the best cost to achieve Amal targets on delivery performance. Delivering and executing robust plans for year-on-year performance. Work closely with category teams to identify opportunities for link and leverage. Building strong robust contracts with suppliers that perform all PHINIA targets. Drive collaboration with business partners to achieve ongoing competitiveness with their business strategy. Ensure activities are performed with high integrity and in compliance with Global, Divisional and Site procedures and encourage Process and Systems ImprovementsFacilitate cross functional participation in all cost down initiatives including idea generation in the best cost spares and new equipment. Execute commodity strategy including growing business with partner suppliers and right-sizing supply base where necessaryEstablish long-term agreements where feasible to reduce transactional work and obtain optimal quality, service, price and other termsPartnering with stakeholders within the respective regions and functions in the global procurement for targets achievementWhat We’re Looking ForAutonomous purchasing professional who can lead new sourcing projects in compliance with PHINIA Policies and Values, Agility to negotiate within an international business environmentPHINIA is currently looking for a “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as a Plant Buyer for Indirect Purchasing. This person will be responsible for sourcing all goods and services for the business at the best cost possible, negotiating any commercial purchase and to partner with all functional areas (i.e.IT, HR, Marketing, B&C, Facilities, Operational supplies, Operational services)MandatoryExperience in managing suppliers and achieving joint goals. Commercially astute. 3+ years relevant experience in related automotive / engineering environment. Proven record in driving cost improvement initiatives. Good communication skills and ability to work in teams. Able to work under pressure and respect deadlines when required. DesirableBe able to work, present and communicate within all areas of the organization from shop floor to management. An appreciation of SAP and similar systems. Self-motivated and have a strong and flexible attitude towards workAbility to stay calm in high stress situationsAbility to communicate at all levelsTeam OrientatedExcellent attention to detailAbility to work under pressure and to deadline when requiredAbility to prioritize and organize own workloadTo comply to PHINA, Safety and Environmental regulations such as PPE showing responsibility of personal safety and that of others. Treat work colleagues with respect. (Equality and Diversity)Understand technical drawings and specifications. What We OfferWe provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.What We BelieveProduct Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving resultsSAFETYYou will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. 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