Buyer - II
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North American Lighting is hiring a Buyer - II. North American Lighting Inc., a leading tier‑one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer, seeks a Buyer II to strategically source assigned commodity parts, draft sourcing recommendations, analyze and negotiate RFQs, collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineering, and support new program launches, ensuring supply, quality, and commercial goals are met.
Key focus areas include Responsible for strategic sourcing of assigned commodity parts, Draft sourcing recommendations for award summarizing bid history and justifying selection of awarded bidder, and Analyze, negotiate, and issue RFQs to suppliers for new and existing materials, supply contracts and services.
Important skills include Strategic Sourcing, Drafting Sourcing Recommendations, Analyzing RFQ's, Negotiating RFQ's, Issuing RFQ's, and Supplier Selection. Preferred (not required): Negotiating Supplier Contracts.
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Buyer - II
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Date: Jul 31, 2026
Location: Paris, IL, US, 61944
Company: North American Lighting
Job Summary
Who We Are
North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.
Our Opportunity
North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a Buyer - II to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in negotiating supplier contracts that meet or exceed supply, material quality, and commercial goals and objectives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Your Priorities
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Responsible for strategic sourcing of assigned commodity parts.
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Drafts sourcing recommendations for award summarizing the bid history and justifies the selection of awarded bidder.
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Analyzes, negotiates, and issues RFQ’s to suppliers for new and existing materials, supply contracts and services.
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Works with Supplier Quality Engineering for source selection.
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Supports new program launch activities with new/existing materials/suppliers.
The salary range for this position is $50,800 - $75,100 per year. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications, and the career level at which the position is filled.
Requirements
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline, plus 3-5 years of professional experience within direct purchasing, negotiating with suppliers and managing the supply base post-negotiations.
Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred.
At North American Lighting
Team Member Benefits
World class health insurance plans
Award winning 401k plan
Relocation assistance
Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)
Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)
Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement
Diversity at NAL:
The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.
You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.
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All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requisition ID: 22276
Location: Paris CHQ
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