* identify and evaluate local and international suppliers and vendors.* negotiate contracts, prices, and service level agreements (slas).* ensure procurement aligns with company goals (e.g. cost, quality, sustainability).* build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers.* monitor supplier performance using kpis (quality, delivery, cost, compliance) in collaboration with quality and pc&l* resolve conflicts or performance issues proactively.* develop cost-saving initiatives across sourcing and logistics.* analyze total cost including, shipping cost, duties, installation cost, training, waste disposal, etc. and optimize procurement strategies.* manage budgeting and forecasting related to sourcing activities.* assess geopolitical, financial, and operational risks in global supply chains to develop mitigation plans accordingly (usmca)* ensure suppliers comply with regulations, ethics, labor laws, and sustainability standards.* develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions.* work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, legal, and finance and corporate teams.* support new product introductions (npi) by aligning supply capabilities.* translate business needs into supply strategies.* generate reports for leadership on supplier performance, risk, and cost trends, cost savings, etc.* integrate sustainability into supply sourcing practices.* stay updated on global supply chain trends and emerging technologies* establish processes and systems that enable the generation, sharing, and negotiation of strategic purchases, ensuring the proper functioning of direct purchasing areas.* coordinate and actively participate in the development of materials and services suppliers, as well as in the evaluation of their quality and reliability.* prepare the annual work plan to define the strategies to be implemented to meet the buyers' objectives and thus comply with gsm's management strategy. Support buyers in product or service negotiations. Communicate strategic and improvement plans to the general management of phinia slp.* implement strategies to obtain price reductions and improvements in purchasing conditions for materials, products, and services.* comply with the buyer development plan.* ensure that initiatives and negotiations with suppliers are in the best interest of phinia slp, taking into account long-term and sustainable considerations.* attend and participate in the annual final inventory.career opportunitieswe manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with phinia now!Join the phinia team and be a part of an industry-leading company in fuel systems, aftermarket distribution, and combustion technologies. As we drive the transition to alternative fuels and hydrogen combustion, we're seeking talents who want to have a positive impact on the future of transportation. Established relationships with global oems and a focus on balanced and synergistic exposure among multiple markets, phinia is the place to be.” J-18808-ljbffr