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Procurement

About the job

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

Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Ensures cost effective procurement and delivery of material and service to support plant and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

Negotiates long term agreements

Develops strategy to achieve results

Data driven analysis and negotiating techniques

Familiarity with commercial terms and total cost management concepts required

Superior conflict resolution skills and relationship management

Strong written communication and presentation skills

Key competencies for success in position include:

- Negotiating principles/skills

- High level integrity

- Priority setting and time management

- Action oriented / produces results

Ability to work in a highly productive, constantly changing environment.

Protecting or enhancing company margins by coordinating lowest cost sourcing, maintaining, or improving material margins through launch and driving post-launch cost reduction idea generation/implementation

Your Qualifications

Requires minimum 5 years work experience. Automotive cross-functional experience a plus.

BS/BA or equivalent experience

Works independently, under general supervision. No supervisory responsibilities.

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.