Plant Buyer Job at GKN Automotive, Alamance County, NC

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  • GKN Automotive
  • Alamance County, NC

Job Description

At GKN Automotive, we are the global leader in conventional, all-wheel, and electrified driveline systems. With a presence across the world, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate cutting-edge technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. Our mission is to shape the future of mobility through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

  • Achieve procurement goals while following established systems and protocols.
  • Identify contract requirements and prepare specifications for new and existing contracts.
  • Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, acting as their primary point of contact.
  • Support vendor negotiations and manage buying for assigned products/services.
  • Collect and analyze data to produce accurate reports for decision-making.
  • Prepare documents and summaries for procurement and sourcing activities.
  • Evaluate costs, identify variances, and recommend profitability improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
  • Support stakeholder engagement by arranging meetings, actions, and events.

🎯 What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor´s degree
  • 1–3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management.
  • Strong skills in negotiation, supplier management, and compliance.
  • Analytical mindset with experience in costing, budgeting, and data analysis.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work independently and provide guidance when needed.
  • Commercial mindset and effective decision-making abilities.

🌟 Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Be part of a market-leading company in automotive technology.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across operations, quality, and manufacturing.
  • Gain exposure to innovative driveline technologies shaping the future of mobility.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • A collaborative culture that values ingenuity, accountability, and professional growth.

Job Tags

Contract work, For subcontractor,

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