JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Buyer Business Unit

Reports to:

Manager Purchasing

Working location:

Yokohama

Position Objective:  Support all program purchasing activities within the given Business Unit while ensuring compliance with overall Adient objectives, strategies and BOS procedures

Specific Functions/Responsibilities:

Coordination of Program Purchasing activities over specific BU´s to ensure excellent product launchesControl and approval of all Program Purchasing activities specified in PLUS and decisions in line with customer demands and commodity strategiesInsure smooth project launches by controlling the acquisition, sourcing on time, in line with cost book and MoB target, maintaining purchasing results until SOPGuarantee financial control over complex, modular programs from phase 0-5 and over lifetimeEnsure the cost-, quality and time-oriented supply of all required goods, materials, equipment’s and services under compliance with the respective business plans, budgets and targetsInitiate and support of proper Make or Buy decisionsInitiate and support MBBP Activities (incl. VA / VE and Kaizen activities)SDT member for a specific number of programsGuarantee compliance with BOS, PLUS and PSOS proceduresManage the Suppliers within the given programs (Request for Quotes RFQ, change management, contract negotiations, payment queries, dispute resolutions etc.)

General :

HSEE :Follow all Health & Safety and Environmental requirements that are defined on work instructions or communicated in trainingFollow required emergency prevention and operational controlsReport all accidents, occupational illnesses and emergencies

Quality: Apply, execute and maintain function related BOS issues In addition to the above mentioned tasks other activities and responsibilities may be individually defined

Education Required:

University degree required

Experience Required:

2 years within the industry, automotive or commodity related, purchasing experience, operational and strategic involvement

Professional Knowledge:

In depth understanding of purchasing tools and practicesPC knowledge (MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Controlling and cost analysis knowledgeJapanese (Business Level) /English Level (TOEIC 700 or above)

Others:

Passion: To win & achieve the goal under high pressureOpen-minded : Able to work with diverse people for challenging goalsCommunication: Communicate in a manner appropriate to any level of peopleAgility : Eager & able to learn as much and quick as possible

Company Introduction

Adient is the global leader in the $60 billion automotive seating market, with approximately 75,000 employees in 230 locations across 33 countries. With $20 billion in consolidated annual revenues, Adient delivers 25 million seating systems used on more than 360 vehicle nameplates around the globe.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Adient Yokohama Asia HQ