Senior Indirect Buyer

The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing procurement activities, supplier negotiations, price comparisons, and cost-saving initiatives. This role supports business operations by sourcing goods and services, reviewing supplier pricing, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring purchasing decisions align with company goals, budget requirements, and compliance standards.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Source and purchase goods and services needed to support company operations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, freight costs, delivery timelines, and contract terms with suppliers.
• Conduct detailed supplier price comparisons to ensure the company receives the best overall value.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through negotiation, supplier consolidation, competitive bidding, and process improvements.
• Review quotes, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and supplier documentation for accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance, pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Use purchasing data, market research, and historical spend information to support buying decisions.
• Utilize AI tools, Excel, reporting systems, and procurement technology to analyze spend, compare pricing, identify trends, and improve efficiency.
• Partner with internal departments to understand purchasing needs and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Support supplier onboarding by collecting required documentation such as W-9s, insurance certificates, compliance forms, and other required records.
• Track cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement activity for leadership reporting. Document results in PowerPoint presentations and effectively communicate the results to management and colleagues.
• Ensure all procurement activities follow company policies, approval processes, and audit requirements.

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations Management, Accounting or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain or related business operations.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and communication skills.
• Experience conducting price comparisons, reviewing supplier quotes, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Strong understanding of purchase orders, invoices, payment terms, supplier documentation, and procurement processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and PowerBI.
• Understanding of AI tools and how they can be used to support procurement analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, suppliers and internal requests.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Suite of Products, SAP, Concur, Power BI, or similar procurement/reporting systems.
• Experience supporting multi-location procurement operations.
• Knowledge of contract review, supplier compliance, and cost analysis.
• Experience purchasing facility supplies, equipment, services, indirect materials, or operational goods

BENEFITS & PERKS - WE'RE ALL ABOUT YOU: 

• Great Medical/Dental Benefits
• Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
• Annual Bonus Program
• Educational Assistance
• Relaxed Dress Code
• PASATalks Speaker Summits
• Leadership & Mentorship Programs
• High5 Reward Recognition Program
• Onsite Happy Hours
• And many more benefits & perks found within the ‘Our Culture’ section…

WHO WE ARE:   
At Panasonic, our technology and engineering expertise delivers innovation across diverse industries. It's all about the consumer experience and making sure that we find ways to enhance that experience, either through audio enhancements or through safety enhancements inside the vehicle. 
 
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (PASA) is an industry-leading global supplier to Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) for infotainment systems and advanced connected car solutions. Our clients include Ford, GM, Chrysler, Daimler, Fiat, Tesla, Honda, Toyota.
 
WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:  
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with our without reasonable accommodations. 
 
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Automotive Systems of America. 
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