Senior Buyer - Seating
Lear
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Southfield, MI · Posted October 3, 2026
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Where Southfield, MI ranks
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November 2026
- #4Best cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest64% · of 69
- #4Best cities for mid-career professionals in the Great Lakes64% · of 53
- #11Best cities for mid-career professionals64% · of 100
- #15Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes30 jobs · of 36
- #16Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Great Lakes3% · of 38
- #16Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes16% · of 39
Rankings about operations jobs
- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
- Most requested AI skills in operations jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (2.5%)
- AI tools named most often in operations jobs #1 Claude (0.28%)
- Employers with the most operations jobs #1 Amazon (1,480 roles)
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About the job
Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.
We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.
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 ( 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.