Senior Buyer – Inbound Transportation

Just like a bridge, our mission in purchasing is to connect internal and external partners to deliver world class results. We build our bridge together on solid foundational values. Our global purchasing team sources over $80 billion in products and services annually. We deliver world class results by embracing our values of Belief, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, Growth, and Energy (BRIDGE) as they are the framework for our culture. We believe in a work-life balance and provide team members opportunities for mentoring, learning & development and exposure to senior leadership.

The Senior Buyer – Inbound Transportation job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead strategic sourcing for transport and logistic commodities such as inbound transportation

Manage tender strategy and planning

Utilizing a collaborative project management with internal stakeholders to negotiate. contracts to drive productivity and quality

Drive analysis and scenario strategy

Active role in negotiation guide preparation and negotiation with suppliers

Crisis management

Generate market intelligence and analysis to anticipate and mitigate supply risks in the medium/long term

Manage and animate supplier panel to develop at strategic and operational level relationship with major and strategic suppliers to achieve expected productivity and quality

Develop ideas to improve operational efficiency and add value

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or closely related field

A minimum 3 years of relevant purchasing experience or other disciplines that require strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically

Project coordination & management experience

Strong communication, presentation and commodity leadership skills

Skilled at performing quantitative analysis

Well organized, rigorous, self-motivated & adaptable

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or closely related field from an ABET accredited university

Strong experience in Transport & Logistics or Supply Chain Strong experience in Purchasing and project management

Strong knowledge of digital sourcing techniques and platforms

Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.

As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired.