Senior Category Buyer

Why join Aptiv? You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE
As a Senior Category Buyer, you will lead sourcing strategy, supplier selection, and cost management to deliver competitive BOM costs and support flawless project launches across Aptiv’s programs.

· New sourcing
· Ensure the yearly business plan meets cost-reduction targets by establishing long-term supplier contracts with approved multi‑year cost‑reduction objectives.
· Source and select suppliers on time that meet Quality, Volume, and Cost (Q/V/C) criteria to achieve business objectives.
· Establish category strategy for the buying office.

· New business quotes support
· Engage category teams to support new project bidding processes.
· Partner creatively with Business Managers/Sales to address customer special requests.
· Ensure new BOM costs are competitive for new bids.

· Support flawless project launch
· Actively support pre‑quote processes for new supplier selection and negotiations.
· Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve critical issues efficiently.
· Qualify/select/approve suppliers for the approved supplier list/PBU/Segment.
· Review and communicate project plans with PBU and GSM category teams.

· Drive competitive BOM cost & continuous cost reduction
· Monitor supplier performance and periodically reassess capabilities.
· Create and track supplier assessment and development plans (execution owned by the division).
· Develop plans to achieve lowest upfront costs and ideal value stream performance.
· Build and maintain global supplier relationships for major cross‑PBU suppliers and lead cross‑PBU negotiations as required.
· Support negotiation of corporate‑wide supplier payment terms and Master Terms & Conditions with PBU support.
· Set up cost models and apply supplier cost analysis expertise.

· Address critical purchasing issues with cross‑functional teams
· Promote cost management activities to ensure requirements align with cost standards.
· Coordinate/lead Category Team initiatives.
· Coordinate technical leads and supplier interface resources to develop the supply base and understand global market trends/changes.
· Ensure appropriate technical integration and leadership to:
· Communize specifications and parts.

YOUR BACKGROUND
3–5 key responsibilities (focus areas):
· Act as the commodity owner in the buying office; provide active, effective leverage with the global commodity team.
· Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop potential low‑cost suppliers for localization and cost reduction; run competitive bids and negotiate winning agreements to ensure on‑time sourcing/localization.
· Conduct competitive analysis on commodity cost drivers, technology, market/industry benchmarks, supply/demand, trends, and capacity.
· Utilize cost management tools to achieve lowest upfront cost—understand “current,” “potential,” and “ideal” price; implement strategic plans and Value Improvement tactics (e.g., lean, cost modeling, Six Sigma).
· Develop purchasing strategies for assigned commodities to achieve ideal pricing and meet cost‑savings targets aligned to Q/V/C criteria; support cost estimating by maintaining current cost‑book data and future‑year forecast pricing.

3–5 qualifications:
· B.S. degree or above in Engineering, Business/Commerce, or related field.
· 6+ years’ experience in relevant commodities; automotive experience a plus; CPSM is an advantage.
· Strong knowledge of purchasing processes and relevant corporate procedures; skilled in analyzing supplier financials and assessing manufacturing capability via on‑site evaluations.
· Excellent communication (Mandarin & English), interpersonal, negotiation, multitasking, and people skills; tenacious, goal‑oriented problem solver with a global perspective.
· Proficient in MS Excel and Word; SAP experience a plus.

WHY JOIN US?
· You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
· You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
· You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV
· Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development)
· Life and accident insurance
· Sodexo cards for food and beverages
· Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events
· EAP Employee Assistance
· Access to fitness clubs (T&Cs apply)
· Creche facility for working parents

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!
Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!
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