Commodity Buyer, Direct Material

About the role

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality - developed and manufactured responsibly - that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. Our Culture PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. Career Opportunities We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow. JOB PURPOSE Responsible for supplier development, cost control, commercial negotiation and project support for assigned commodity categories. Continuously drive cost, quality, delivery and supply chain performance optimization throughout the product lifecycle. PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering carbon-free tomorrow At PHINIA, we create premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket parts for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and industrial applications. We make sure our products are clean, efficient, and high value because we know the actions we take today will have a profound impact on the world tomorrow. Our goal? The cleanest ICE technology: carbon-free combustion. Always, PHINIA puts quality first, continuing our legacy with over a century of rich expertise and technological innovation. The name PHINIA has roots related to "bright" and "future," representing our confidence and commitment to bettering the world. Our Culture We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. PHINIA promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. Career Opportunities We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow. Job purpose Responsible for supplier development, cost control, commercial negotiation and project support for assigned commodity categories. Continuously drive cost, quality, delivery and supply chain performance optimization throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Position
• Commodity buyer - Direct Material
• Location
• Suzhou Plant, China
• 商品及供 应 商管理（ 30% ） Supplier & Commodity Management
• 制定并维护所负责商品类别的采购策略
• Develop and maintain sourcing strategies for assigned commodity categories
• 开发、评估并管理合格及战略供应商
• Identify, evaluate and manage qualified and strategic suppliers
• 负责供应商评估、审核、绩效管理及持续改进
• Manage supplier evaluation, audits, performance review and continuous improvement
• 成本管理与商 务谈 判（ 25% ）
• Cost Management & Negotiation
• 负责询价（RFQ）、比价、议价及供应商定点
• Handle RFQ, cost comparison, commercial negotiation and supplier nomination
• 管理年度合同及框架协议（Blanket PO）
• Negotiate and manage annual contracts and blanket agreements (Blanket POs)
• 通过成本分析、Benchmark 及 VA/VE 推动持续降本
• Drive cost reduction through cost analysis, benchmarking and VA/VE initiatives
• 项 目及新需求支持（ 20% ） Project & New Program Support
• 负责新项目及新产品的 RFQ 支持
• Support RFQ activities for new projects and new products
• 负责项目报价、技术澄清、供应商定点及变更管理
• Manage project quotations, technical clarification, supplier nomination and change management
• 质 量与持 续 改 进 （ 15% ） Quality & Continuous Improvement
• 与供应商协作推动质量、交付及流程持续改进
• Work closely with suppliers to improve quality, delivery and process performance
• 支持 IATF 16949 及五大工具的基础应用
• Support basic application of IATF 16949 requirements and core quality tools
• 其他 职责 （ 10% ） Other Responsibilities
• 按照管理层要求，高效、专业地完成相关工作任务
• Support and execute assignments delegated by management in a timely and prof

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