Global Commodity Buyer

Clarios•Glendale, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Commodity Buyer is responsible for defining and executing global procurement strategies for assigned commodity groups, including Li-ion cells, plastics, mechanical components, and general electronics. The role ensures competitiveness in cost, quality, delivery, and lifecycle stability, while enabling innovation and supporting global program requirements. The position works cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Operations, and Global Purchasing to drive sourcing excellence and long-term value creation.

Requirements

University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent
Solid experience in global purchasing, commodity management, or supplier development in an industrial/automotive environment
Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, contract negotiation, and procurement regulations
Proficiency in SAP/ERP systems, cost analysis, and MS Office.
Fluent in English (additional language is a plus)

Nice To Haves

Experience in Li-ion battery components, Super capacitors, plastics, mechanical systems, or electronics sourcing. (extended scope added)
Knowledge of electronics commodity fundamentals (e.g., PCBA, semiconductors, lifecycle management).
Experience with supplier development and global sourcing across regions (EMEA, NA, APAC).
Familiarity with APQP/PPAP and automotive quality standards (IATF 16949).
Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy global sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, product roadmaps, and regional requirements
Manage total spend and supplier base for assigned commodities, ensuring optimal sourcing footprint and risk mitigation
Lead global supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract management
Drive cost optimization initiatives including volume bundling, dual sourcing, design-to-cost, and lifecycle-based sourcing
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term performance, innovation, and capacity growth
Ensure alignment with quality, cost, delivery, and service expectations across all programs
Support global procurement process improvements, digitalization, and governance
Work closely with Program management, Operations, Engineering and other departments for existing programs and new programs.
Develop and implement negotiation strategies for global and regional materials.
Lead supplier selection, RFQs, contract negotiations, and long-term agreements
Manage supplier performance, including cost, quality, delivery, and service metrics
Evaluate supplier quotations using advanced cost analysis and procurement techniques
Drive supplier development initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and cost competitiveness
Support capacity planning and supply assurance strategies, including risk mitigation (e.g., EOL, PCN, allocation risks for electronics).
Collaborate with Engineering on design-to-cost, BOM optimization, and lifecycle management
Work with Program Management to ensure alignment with program milestones, cost targets, and timing
Support prototype, Prototype, ED,DV/PV, and serial production readiness with suppliers and operations.
Develop and maintain budgets, standard costs, and savings roadmaps for assigned commodities
Identify and implement process improvements across sourcing, procurement tools, and supplier management.
Contribute to long-term commodity strategy and manage complex commercial and supply chain risks