Senior Buyer

Chattanooga, United States

Senior Buyer

Location: US Gestamp Chattanooga II, US, US Gestamp

Date: Sep 18, 2025

Senior Buyer - Automotive

Who We Are

Gestamp is a global leader in automotive metal components, partnering with the world’s top car manufacturers to create lighter, safer, and more sustainable vehicles. With over 40,000 employees across 20+ countries, we are driving the future of mobility through innovation and teamwork. When you join Gestamp, you’re not just starting a job—you’re building a career with a company shaping the cars of tomorrow.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Buyer, you’ll make a real impact by ensuring our plants have the goods and services they need to run at their best. You’ll be at the heart of supplier relationships, cost-saving initiatives, and sourcing strategies that keep Gestamp competitive worldwide.

Day-to-day, you’ll:

Manage RFQs, contracts, and supplier agreements

Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery with suppliers

Partner with cross-functional teams to support plant operations

Analyze supplier performance and drive cost savings

Research new suppliers and qualify them for production

Use tools like SAP, SAP Ariba, and Power BI to improve processes

Support purchasing controls and reporting across multiple locations

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

4+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing or maintenance

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel a must)

Experience with SAP / SAP Ariba and Power BI preferred

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and great at building relationships

Global sourcing or MRO experience is a plus

Why Join Gestamp?

Be part of a global leader in the automotive industry

Work in a collaborative, innovative, and growing environment

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, retirement, and more)

Career growth opportunities with training and advancement

The chance to make an impact on the future of mobility

Ready to shape the future of the automotive industry with us? Apply today and start your journey at Gestamp!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.

You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.