Project Buyer

2 months ago


Bloomfield Hills, United States MoldTecs Full time

MoldTecs is seeking a skilled and experienced Project Buyer to join our team. As a Project Buyer, you will be responsible for managing procurement activities for specific automotive projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality components and materials while maintaining cost-efficiency and adherence to project timelines. Your role will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Development of market and decision making - analysis, evaluation, and optimization of supplier portfolio.

· Expert in sourcing new suppliers for commodities, fasteners, compression limiters, small Injection mold components, gaskets, electro-mechanical assemblies, small metals and components.

· Manages supplier database ensuring information are up to date and correct.

· Identify and evaluate requirement and needs, create contracts, issues Pos and, as well as invoice verification.

· Assist MP&L on deliverables that are at risk and held supplier accountable.

· Independent execution of cost and contract negotiations protecting company interest.

· Collect and track supplier related cost reduction.

· Identification and implementation of cost optimization potentials during serial production phase: cost/process related, resourcing/in-sourcing activities and execution of commodities strategies maintaining or improving quality of material or product.

· Support of production and R&D through appropriate purchasing service (Spend).

· Support supply chain optimization to improve material flow, capture value or reduce waste in the supply chain.

· Interaction with departments to ensure continuous service and support of ongoing projects (Strategy).

· Planning and coordination of purchasing activities for prototypes and complete order processing.

· Identify and implement improvement possibilities of the project and potential cost savings.

· Participation in change process of technical documentation, technical and cost-side coordination with suppliers.

· Execute development of business planning and tool cost of prototype and volume production.

· Ensure on-time industrialization of projects.

· Prepare and realize technical discussions and cost saving negotiations with suppliers- and VA/VE during project ramp up.

· Spearhead BOM Management.

· Lead supplier communication relating to quality and delivery related issues that requires escalation.

· Other duties maybe assigned detrimental to the goals and objectives of the organization.

Skills:

· Project buying skillset is a plus.

· Strong negotiation skills (terms, pricing, and transport).

· Expert in sourcing new suppliers.

· Self-motivated, demonstrated work ethics and result oriented.

· Proficient with SAP system (Materials Management at minimum) - Preferred

· Microsoft office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and others).

· Ability to communicate effectively and concisely.

· Ability to work in a fast paced, startup environment.

· Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and meet deadlines.

· Great entrepreneurial spirit and can work with less supervision.

Qualifications:

· BS Engineering, Business, Purchasing or Supply Chain.

· 2-5 yr. experience as a buyer for direct materials (resins, components, seals, gaskets, and others).

· Additional experience in CAPEX and machinery procurement is an advantage.

· Ability to travel as needed 10%-20%.

· Relevant industry related certifications.


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