LandOfferBuyer/Cost Analyst - 1st Procurement
Job details
- Work mode
- On-site
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Nov 11, 2026
- Job function
- Logistics/Supply Chain › Supply Chain Management
About this role
Date: Nov 11, 2026
Location: Lafayette, IN, US, 47905
Company: Subaru
Buyer/Cost Analyst
1st Procurement – Procurement Management
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for finding the most accurate cost to develop negotiation strategy, and 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:
- Responsible for supplier accounts with an average annual spend of $120 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 gains 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
- Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
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