Senior Buyer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Senior Buyer (Logistics/Supply Chain): Managing procurement activities to ensure cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for AI-powered vehicle inspection systems with an accent on strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Focus on optimizing the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, negotiating commercial value, and ensuring material availability for global operations.

Location: On-site in Teaneck, NJ

Salary: $90,000 – 110,000

Company

hirify.global is a pioneer in AI-powered automated vehicle inspection systems, partnering with global industry leaders to enhance automotive safety and reliability.

What you will do

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to qualify and develop suppliers that optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Manage end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes for direct and indirect spend categories.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, payment terms, and SLAs to maximize commercial value.
• Oversee supplier performance using KPI tracking, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle and ensure material availability for manufacturing and operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, R&D, and Supply Chain teams.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• Proficiency with ERP or purchasing systems (NetSuite experience strongly preferred).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of supply chain, inventory management, and budgeting processes.
• Ability to work under deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Company 401k Match.
• 20 PTO days and company paid holidays.
• Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly scaling US operation.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and computer vision technologies.