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Indirect Operations Buyer

Autoliv

Full time Posted: 3 weeks ago Other

Hiring from: Canada

At Autoliv, our mission is simple: Saving More Lives. We are looking for an experienced Indirect Operations Buyer to join our procurement team and support indirect purchasing activities that enable efficient plant operations. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, lead supplier negotiations, drive sourcing initiatives, and identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

What You'll Do

Procurement & Supplier Management

  • Execute local procurement activities aligned with sourcing strategies.
  • Manage purchase requisitions, spot buys, and purchase orders through company systems.
  • Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and risk considerations.
  • Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts with suppliers to achieve the best value for the organization.
  • Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions when required.

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization

  • Lead local sourcing initiatives, RFQs, and tender processes.
  • Conduct market analyses to evaluate supplier competitiveness and identify new sourcing opportunities.
  • Develop and execute negotiation strategies that drive cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify Value Engineering/Value Analysis (VEVA) opportunities.
  • Support the implementation of contracts, agreements, and procurement process improvements.

Stakeholder Partnership

  • Serve as the primary procurement contact for assigned facilities and internal customers.
  • Provide guidance throughout the procurement lifecycle and recommend cost-effective alternatives when appropriate.
  • Collaborate closely with suppliers, stakeholders, and strategic sourcing teams.
  • Identify key users across the organization to develop savings initiatives and improve procurement practices.
  • Support production facilities in achieving shared savings and operational goals.

Global & Regional Collaboration

  • Participate in global, regional, and local sourcing projects.
  • Provide local market intelligence to category managers and strategic sourcing teams.
  • Track procurement KPIs and drive compliance with negotiated contracts and purchasing policies.
  • Collaborate with regional and global teams to deliver sourcing excellence and business value.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 1- 5 years of experience in Purchasing
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects and stakeholder relationships
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Strong communication and influencing skills
  • ERP system knowledge, preferably JDE and/or Coupa
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Availability to travel as required

Additional Information

  • This position replaces an existing role
  • Salary range for the role: $59,000 to $74.000 annually
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: As part of our recruitment process, Autoliv may use artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to support the screening, assessment, and evaluation of job applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

What’s In It For You

  • Attractive compensation package
  • Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
  • Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.

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