Senior Buyer
Suffield, US, CT 06078
About the position
We are hiring a Senior Buyer who operates as a strategic business leader, not a transactional buyer.
This role is not focused on creating POs or processing RFQs. We are looking for a proven strategic purchasing professional who defines what the business needs, builds compelling sourcing strategies, gains leadership alignment, and executes those strategies to deliver hard-dollar savings.
This position owns purchasing outcomes. You will act as a guardian of company spend, a disciplined negotiator, and a trusted partner to plant and business leadership.
Responsibilities
What You Will DoOwn Cost and Purchasing Strategy
- Lead and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across all relevant spend categories.
- Deliver measurable, hard-dollar PPV improvements year over year.
- Challenge demand, specifications, and supplier pricing to ensure the business is buying what it truly needs.
- Treat company funds as your own — disciplined, thoughtful, and accountable.
Negotiate and Lead Suppliers
- Lead complex commercial negotiations using volume, market insight, and competitive leverage.
- Build leverage intentionally and apply it effectively.
- Establish and manage a high-performing supplier base.
- Hold suppliers accountable for cost, delivery, quality, and continuous improvement.
Execute — Not Just Recommend
- Implement sourcing strategies and cost-reduction ideas already identified by the business.
- Convert plans into realized savings, not presentations.
- Work independently to remove obstacles and get results.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain.
Requirements
Who We Are Looking ForRequired Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
- 4+ years of strategic purchasing or sourcing experience in manufacturing (industrial and/or automotive).
- Documented success delivering hard-dollar cost savings (PPV).
- Proven ability to lead supplier negotiations and drive outcomes.
- Strong financial and business acumen.
- Comfortable working independently with full ownership of results.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
What we offer
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!
Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.
The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.
We want your integrity, accountability, creativity and teamwork mindset and skills
At Kongsberg Automotive, we believe that results and progress are driven by strong teamwork and powerful collaboration - between competent individuals with strong work ethics and a passion to make a difference. We offer a workplace built on mutual respect, continuous learning, and collaboration across teams and borders.
If you're looking for an environment where your ideas are valued and your contribution matters, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be part of an exciting company with strong legacy and culture - that is part of shaping the future of the global automotive industry.
We look forward to hearing from you.