Plant Buyer Job at GKN Automotive, Mebane, NC

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  • GKN Automotive
  • Mebane, NC

Job Description

About Us

We are a company committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement. Our local procurement team plays a key role in developing supplier strategies, driving cost-saving initiatives, and building strong relationships with strategic partners. We value collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to ethical values in every aspect of our work.

Position Summary

We are looking for a dynamic professional to join our local procurement team. This role is primarily responsible for sourcing products and local suppliers for non-centrally managed commodities, especially those related to outsourced manufacturing. The position requires coordination with the plant’s variable capacity and outsourcing strategy. The ideal candidate will participate in supplier negotiations, VAVE workshops, spend data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure supplier performance and cost-saving goals are met. This is a great opportunity to apply procurement best practices in an international environment while developing strategic and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in contract management and coordination with suppliers/subcontractors.
  • Knowledge of supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to generate accurate procurement reports and presentations.
  • Experience in purchasing for outsourced manufacturing or specialized products.

Required Qualifications

  • University degree in economics, business, or engineering.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools.
  • Ability to work both independently and in teams within an international environment.
  • Results-oriented, with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Position Overview

  • The purpose of this role is to manage the sourcing of products and local suppliers (CG0) for commodities not centrally managed, which require local knowledge and coordination with the plant’s manufacturing strategy. Responsibilities include achieving specific procurement goals, supporting vendor negotiations, managing contracts (existing and new), coordinating subcontractor activities, and acting as the main point of contact. The role also involves managing purchases for assigned products or services, collecting and analyzing data from various sources, and producing accurate reports to support decision-making. A positive attitude, responsiveness, and alignment with GKN’s Values & Behaviors are essential.

Job Tags

Contract work, For subcontractor, Work at office, Local area,

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