Date: Aug 20, 2026
Location: Lafayette, IN, US, 47905
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Company: Subaru
Buyer/Cost Analyst
Procurement Management
Position Summary:
This Buyer/Cost Analyst is responsible for finding the most accurate cost to develop negotiation strategy, use effective negotiation strategy to influence a party to adjust their position based on the analysis to align with accurate costs and mutually beneficial interests.
Outline of duties:
Manage 8 to 15 strategic supplier accounts with annual spend responsibility of $250 million
Leads in achieving company sourcing targets
Gains industry knowledge of commodity group and automotive industry trends
Creates long-term sourcing strategy for commodity group
Facilitates new supplier vetting (including on-site and financial audits)
Executes sourcing strategies through the sourcing decision making process
Reports and gain final approval up to executive level management
Leads company cost reduction activity
Cost structure and supply-chain analysis
Supplier production process evaluation and improvement activity
Supplier negotiation
Initiates VA/VE activity through collaboration with design & quality engineers
Contract management activity
Engineering change cost analysis and approval contract activity
Tactical support for supplier quality, delivery, development, packaging, AP/AR, and service parts
All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field of study
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years relevant experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field of study
Understanding of Purchasing and product development process
Production process background/knowledge
Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.
Nearest Major Market: Lafayette
