Buyer – Automotive Wiring Harness Sourcing & Supplier Development

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to lead sourcing and supplier development for automotive wiring harness components. The role will manage the full procurement lifecycle from RFQ to production launch, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.

Key responsibilities

• Source and develop suppliers for wiring harness components such as connectors, terminals, seals, wires, tapes, clips, sleeves, battery terminals, and plastic parts.
• Manage RFQs, supplier selection, commercial negotiations and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Drive localization and alternate‑source development to reduce dependence on single suppliers.
• Support new‑program sourcing from RFQ through SOP, coordinating with engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain and program teams.
• Monitor supplier performance against quality, cost, delivery and capacity metrics.
• Ensure timely PPAP, APQP and material availability for production launches.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automobile or Production Engineering; MBA in Supply Chain or Operations preferred.
• 8–10 years of automotive purchasing and supplier‑management experience.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiation, cost analysis and strategic sourcing.
• Experience with localization and new‑supplier development.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP and SAP/ERP systems.

Required skills

• Automotive purchasing
• Supplier negotiation
• Cost analysis
• Strategic sourcing
• APQP
• PPAP
• SAP/ERP