Senior Buyer (Direct Purchasing) Job at General Motors (São Caetano do Sul)

Senior Buyer-Direct Procurement

We are seeking a motivated, collaborative and results-oriented Sr Buyer to suppo...

Location

United States , Pleasanton

Salary:

40.00 - 65.00 USD / Hour

10x Genomics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
6+ years of procurement, sourcing, or relevant supply chain or operations experience
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing
Organized, detail-oriented and a service mentality to internal customers
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment under minimal supervision

Job Responsibility

Provide procurement support to the 10x R&D team for the purchasing and tracking of components for the development and launching of new instruments and consumables
Manage communication with key preproduction and production raw material suppliers and act as the primary point of contact for supplier communication and issue resolutions for the assigned suppliers
Ensure timely issuing of purchase orders to support the manufacturing need
Maintain and set up purchasing and sourcing related data fields for the assigned materials and suppliers in the ERP system
Monitor purchase order statuses and update / escalate if needed
Invoice reconciliation: Assist the accounting department in reconciling discrepancies on invoices
Lead or support RFQ/RFP projects
Build relationship with suppliers and internal stakeholders

What we offer

equity grants
comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs
annual bonus program or sales incentive program
Health Package
Easy-to-use Benefits
Family oriented
Generous Time Off

Fulltime

Senior Buyer-NPI/Indirect and Direct Materials

We are seeking a motivated, collaborative and results-oriented (Contract/Temp) S...

Location

United States , Pleasanton

Salary:

Not provided

10x Genomics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
6+ years of procurement, sourcing, or relevant supply chain or operations experience
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing
Organized, detail-oriented and a service mentality to internal customers
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment under minimal supervision

Job Responsibility

Provide procurement support to the 10x R&D team for the purchasing and tracking of components for the development and launching of new instruments and consumables
Manage communication with key preproduction and production raw material suppliers and act as the primary point of contact for supplier communication and issue resolutions for the assigned suppliers
Ensure timely issuing of purchase orders to support the manufacturing need
Maintain and set up purchasing and sourcing related data fields for the assigned materials and suppliers in the ERP system
Monitor purchase order statuses and update / escalate if needed
Invoice reconciliation: Assist the accounting department in reconciling discrepancies on invoices.
Lead or support RFQ/RFP projects
Build relationship with suppliers and internal stakeholders

What we offer

Health Package
Easy-to-use Benefits
Family oriented policies like parental leave
Generous Time Off

Senior Buyer

BrainWorks has been retained by a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer see...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

BrainWorks

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of strategic sourcing experience for direct materials (composites experience is a strong plus)
Experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace/defense a plus)
Familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
US Citizen (required)

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business goals
Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contract terms
Drive cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives while maintaining quality and delivery standards
Take requisitions through full cycle to purchase order execution, ensuring accuracy and alignment with demand
Actively manage and communicate with the supply base, keeping orders moving and ensuring on-time delivery
Navigate sourcing challenges and supply constraints to maintain production continuity
Evaluate and onboard suppliers
monitor performance on cost, quality, and delivery
Partner closely with operations, inventory, and accounting to ensure material availability and budget alignment
Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for new suppliers or improved sourcing strategies

What we offer

Relocation support available
Every other Friday off

Fulltime

Senior Buyer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join our team on a long-term c...

Location

United States , Parsippany

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement roles
Proven skills in forecasting demand and managing inventory levels
Strong ability to negotiate pricing and supplier agreements effectively
Solid understanding of purchasing functions, materials, and procurement processes
Experience with supply chain management and resolving material shortages
Proficiency in using organizational systems for managing purchase and work orders
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across departments
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and maintaining operational integrity

Job Responsibility

Analyze sales trends and production schedules to accurately predict future material requirements
Oversee inventory levels and establish reorder points to balance cost efficiency with stock availability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and accounting, to ensure smooth workflows
Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to secure timely delivery of goods and services
Prepare and manage purchase orders and work orders within the organizational system
Address supply chain issues by monitoring shortages, resolving quality concerns, and maintaining operational consistency
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while adhering to contract negotiation policies
Ensure accuracy and integrity of product files and work orders within the organizational system
Assist with additional tasks as directed by the Logistics Manager

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Senior Buyer - In Vehicle Software

The In-Vehicle Software Purchasing role is responsible for managing the sourcing...

Location

United States , Mountain View, California; Warren, Michigan

Salary:

124200.00 - 165300.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, engineering, logistics or product development
Data Judgement - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience both effectively and timely
Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships
Negotiation - engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
Analytical Thinking - Consider various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts
Results Focus - Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on time
Workload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs
SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
Must be willing to travel 10% of the time domestically + Internationally

Job Responsibility

Understand the Automotive, Software, IT industry and the long-term direction GM software is headed.
Ability to work effectively cross functionally, both internally and externally and build relationships
Determine viable suppliers for technology requirements
Develop and manage supplier under the guidance of quality, service, technology, and price negotiations. This includes sound understanding of deadlines, required lead times, supplier contracts and application types.
Active participation with key stakeholders, including engineering, IT, business stakeholder, legal, and security.
Manage annual renewal cadence and deadlines.
Adheres to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures.
Negotiate price, terms, and other items to complete full contract package.
Utilize Global Purchasing and Supply Chain sourcing process to manage Sourcing packages.
Develop benchmarking for each sourcing package.

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
retirement savings plan
sickness and accident benefits
life insurance
paid vacation & holidays
tuition assistance programs

Fulltime

Senior Buyer

SF Recruitment are working with a fledgling manufacturing business in Tamworth t...

Location

United Kingdom , Tamworth

Salary:

40000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

SF Technology Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in a Senior Buyer / Strategic Buyer role within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrable success delivering cost reduction, supplier rationalisation, and strategic sourcing initiatives
Strong commercial acumen with advanced negotiation skills
Experience working with MRP systems
hands-on involvement in implementation or optimisation highly desirable
SAP experience advantageous
Ability to operate independently, influencing stakeholders without formal authority
Strong analytical capability with attention to detail and data accuracy
Results-driven, pragmatic, and improvement-focused mindset

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute commodity and category strategies aligned to business objectives
Identify, deliver, and track cost-saving initiatives across direct and indirect spend
Lead supplier rationalisation activity to improve cost, performance, and supply resilience
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, and agreements with key suppliers
Analyse spend data to identify risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with strategic and critical suppliers
Lead supplier performance management, including OTD/OTIF, quality, and service levels
Conduct supplier risk assessments and contribute to continuity-of-supply planning
Support onboarding and governance of new suppliers in line with internal processes
Act as the purchasing lead in the ongoing development and optimisation of the newly implemented MRP system

Fulltime

Senior Operational Buyer

Day to day involvement in all the Procurement activity within the business to en...

Location

United Kingdom , Warwick

Salary:

215.00 - 265.00 GBP / Day

Rullion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong SAP transactional experience (PS1 ATLAS module, production environment)
Outstanding Excel skills
5+ years of experience in Direct Procurement
Team player with the ability to also work independently to meet fixed deadlines, goals and objectives
Ability to work in a complex, fast changing global organizational environment
Bachelor's degree preferred but not essential
English - Advanced/Fluent level

Job Responsibility

Oversee a diverse supplier portfolio, drive initial part sourcing activities, negotiate price adjustment requests, and resolve invoicing and payment discrepancies
Manage a workqueue and secure that POs are issued in due time
Ensure a close cooperation with Internal Customers (MRPCs, requisitioners) to ensure customer care and early involvement
Contribute to implementation and ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes and systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance (e.g. compliant Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, Procurement guidelines, IT systems)
Support Supplier Management processes (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification)
Update supplier evaluation systems to obtain and develop the best suppliers and ensure transparency and high procurement quality
Maintain records of all documentation, adherence of online purchasing and contract management systems
Support and/or lead Procurement Business and plan activities

Fulltime

Senior Project Buyer

The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehen...

Location

United Kingdom , London Borough of Ealing

Salary:

Not provided

Egis in the UK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualification within Procurement, or equivalent
Experienced in using ERP systems, SAP Business One and Asite are the current systems
Excellent knowledge of Contract Law
Previous experience of NEC contracts
Adept in using MS Office programmes
Previous experience within a Senior Buyer position
Experience within the construction/ infrastructure industry

Job Responsibility

Undertake end-to-end procurement activity, from procurement plan/strategy formation through to contract execution
Manage procurement activities for allocated areas of responsibility
Conduct negotiations with the supply chain ensuring the best possible price is achieved without compromising on quality
Ensure Procurement processes and procedures are followed to ensure compliance with key governance frameworks
Produce required procurement documentation e.g., Procurement plans, Tender documentation and obtain approvals
Record and report savings in accordance with established guidelines
Capture and contribute to lessons learned
Undertake procurement activities as directed for the Project
Engage and communicate efficiently with internal customers and other functions
Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships

Fulltime

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