Buyer

DIRECT - HIRE

Low Turnover Rate + High Level of Stability 60 person facility seeks Buyer to join the family

75K to 85K Base + Great Benefits + Matching 401K + Most employees have been there over 10 years

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Summary

We provide a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Responsibilities

• Accompany new projects from the customer inquiry through the start of production to the end of the spare parts phase and always have the overall optimum in your sights.
• Locate and select new sources of supply, establish new suppliers and coordinate order maintenance with existing suppliers for direct materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Measure and report vendor performances.
• Responsible for commercial negotiations of both local and global supplier.
• Support Engineering Change activities with suppliers.
• Manage supplier files, component files, RFQ, contract review, etc.
• Support supplier improvement initiatives at local level when required
• Support to Supplier Quality, Sales, Engineering, and Project teams for existing programs and new business opportunities
• Resolve conflicts that arise with supplier delivery schedules, raw materials, inventory, etc.
• Work in cross-functional project teams to ensure business processes and technologies have reliable and current purchasing data.
• Provide decision support and insights for complex purchasing decisions.
• Track supplier milestones within customer projects.
• Establish purchasing requirements and perform tender process to meet monthly budget targets.
• Develop cost database detailing all material, labor, and overhead costs of purchased products and services.
• Assist with the development of departmental procedures and ensure that established procedures are properly understand and being followed in regards to areas of direct responsibility.

Who we are looking for

• Functional experience in areas of strategic planning, manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain management and supplier quality.
• Good mathematical aptitude and problem solving skills
• Understanding and applying INCOTERMS is fundamental
• Up to 25% percent Travel required
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, or related discipline and 2 years of experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing environment or more than 5 years of experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing environment