The Role
The Plant Buyer is responsible for executing the source-to-pay process to support plant operations through the timely procurement of goods, materials, and services. This role ensures supply continuity, cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies and operational requirements while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
What You'll Do (Impact Areas)
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including RFQs, sourcing activities, negotiations, purchase order creation, and order tracking.
- Identify, qualify, onboard, and develop suppliers to meet operational and business requirements.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, Incoterms, and commercial agreements with suppliers.
- Execute supplier performance reviews and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement cost-saving projects and mitigation plans to reduce the impact of supplier price increases.
- Manage supplier relationships and resolve service, quality, delivery, and payment issues.
- Maintain supplier master data, pricing records, contracts, and purchasing documentation.
- Collaborate with logistics, finance, import/export, and plant teams to ensure seamless supply chain execution.
- Support compliance programs including SA8000, REPSE, IATF, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 requirements.
- Monitor purchasing KPIs and support operational excellence initiatives across the plant.
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent on-time delivery of products and services required by plant operations.
- Achievement of purchasing savings and cost reduction targets.
- Strong supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and service metrics.
- Accurate and timely execution of procurement transactions and documentation.
- Full compliance with procurement policies, supplier requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Effective collaboration with internal stakeholders resulting in high customer satisfaction.
Core Competencies
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiation & Contract Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Reduction & Savings Initiatives
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Customer Focus
- Results Orientation
- Proactivity
- Attention to Detail
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
What You Bring (Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 0–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and procurement processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of SA8000, REPSE, IATF, VDA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 standards.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Work Model & Travel
- Based at the manufacturing plant site.
- Availability to travel as required.
- Full-time, on-site position supporting plant operations.
Our Commitment to You
- Opportunity to contribute directly to plant performance and operational excellence.
- Exposure to strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives.
- Collaborative and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within supply chain and procurement functions.
- Inclusive workplace focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
About Clarios
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).
To All Recruitment Agencies
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.
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