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Lear For You

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We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.

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Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

We're Lear For You. 

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Job Description

As a member of the Purchasing team, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for driving material cost reductions, executing strategic sourcing initiatives, leading supplier negotiations, proactively identifying supply chain risks, and supporting tariff mitigation activities, including supplier resourcing. The job holder will be responsible for all tactical aspects of supply chain procurement methodologies required to support plant and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

Leads development and implementation of cost saving programs

Manages sourcing selection of material with best-in-class cost and quality

Negotiates long term agreements

Develops strategies to achieve current and long-term results

Has familiarity with commercial terms and total cost management concepts 

Ability to work in a highly productive, constantly changing environment

Key competencies for success in position include:

Negotiating principles/skills

High level of integrity

Priority setting and time management

Action oriented/produces results

Strong written communication and presentation skills

Conducts necessary visits to Lear or supplier plants (<10%)

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint

Experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Minimum 3-5 years of purchasing experience

Automotive cross functional experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.