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Senior Buyer

5 months ago


Ann Arbor, United States Extang Full time

** Senior Buyer**

**Job Category****:** Purchasing **Requisition Number****:** SENIO001278 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

At Extang, a Truck Hero company, we are the number one selling truck bed cover brand in North America. Extang was first to introduce many of the styles and features evident in the truck bed cover market today. Since 1982, Extangs team members have been creating products that are innovative.

This senior buyer position is responsible to lead a large portion of procurement activities for Extang.This position will also take on broad responsibility across Truck Hero for a defined commodity group, handling the full cycle of sourcing, negotiation, qualifying, etc. This role is a key contributor to the Purchasing Continuous Improvement (PCI) initiative to further strengthen Extang and Truck Heros productivity and product margins.

**Position Requirements:**

* Thoroughly evaluate and analyze category trends, working to manage supply risk and minimize total costs. Focus to include optimizing commodity strategies, forward buying, tariffs, currency risk, and landed cost.

* Collaborate cross-functionally to understand and determine supply needs and product development/engineering and evaluation requirements to ensure selection of the best suppliers and distributors.

* Drive the RFQ process and effectively manage supplier performance for quality, price, delivery, and service.

* Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers including the development of new product concepts / optimized services. Participate in supplier business reviews.

* Quantify MRO spend and lead RFQ process for opportunity categories.

* Team with Operations leadership to gather required data and perform analysis to develop short and long-term action plans for continuous improvement opportunities, initiatives, and cost savings.

* Source material requirements to the required specification at a competitive best landed cost terms and in accordance with program and/or budget targets.

* Participate in APQP and all activities and drive suppliers towards on-time product launch and/or design changes.

* Ensure no disruption of material supply that can risk a production interruption. Expedite orders to ensure on-time deliveries as needed. Negotiate supplier penalty for non-performance.

* Actively evaluate and participate in the supplier qualification process.

* Lead in supplier contract review and negotiation activities.

**Education and Experience:**

* Bachelors Degree in business, engineering, operations management, or related field

* 5+ years of supply chain experience to include significant negotiation and supplier qualification experience.

* Strong knowledge of ERP systems.

* Experience in lean implementation and continuous improvement tools.

**Pay and Benefits:**

* Truck Hero offers competitive pay with annual adjustments based on performance

* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance

* A matched 401k savings program to plan and save for your retirement

* Paid vacation and time off to ensure time with your family and a work/life balance

* Discounts on great Truck Hero products for you, your family, and friends

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