Senior Category Buyer

Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified, automated and connected products. As a standalone company, we combine deep engineering expertise with the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think with precision and deliver at scale — helping customers do more without adding cost, weight or complexity. What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas move faster, ownership is real and impact is visible. YOUR ROLE As Senior Buyer you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing and procurement strategies for wire harness commodities and related electrical distribution system components, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, equipment, and services required to support business operations. This role manages supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, monitors supplier performance, and drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, quality, delivery, and risk mitigation. The Senior Buyer serves as a key liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders, supporting operational, VAVE and strategic purchasing objectives. Responsibilities Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned commodities, materials, and services. Develop and maintain commodity strategies and sourcing roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives, customer requirements, operational needs, and cost competitiveness. Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support business growth, supply continuity, and competitive sourcing initiatives. Conduct requests for quotation (RFQs), bid analysis, and supplier selection nomination processes. Analyze market trends, pricing conditions, and supply risks to optimize purchasing decisions. Conduct should-cost analysis, benchmark studies, and market assessments to support sourcing decisions, business transfer, and commercial negotiations. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity, financial stability, geopolitical events, raw material availability, and logistics constraints. Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships. Support new product development, launch activities, and business transfer initiatives by ensuring supplier readiness, capacity planning, risk mitigation, timing execution, and achievement of cost, quality, and delivery targets. Monitor supplier performance through key metrics including quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, launch readiness, and service. Lead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Resolve supplier-related issues impacting production, quality, cost, program launches, or customer commitments. Lead pricing negotiations, contract negotiations, and commercial discussions. Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, value engineering, process improvements, and supplier collaboration. Assess supplier capacity, capability, and operational readiness to support current production, new program launches, and future business growth. Analyze total cost of ownership and identify opportunities for procurement optimization. Deliver assigned annual productivity, cost savings, cost avoidance, and working capital improvement targets while supporting annual budgeting activities. Manage sourcing activities for wire harness assemblies and related electrical distribution system commodities, including wire and cable, terminals, connectors, seals, protective coverings, fastening systems, busbars, and electromechanical components. Qualifications Must have Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Minimum 3-5 years of …

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