Automotive OEM

2 weeks ago

Ladson, United States AMB Consulting Group, LLC Full time

Automotive OEM - Buyer (Construction & Engineering)


AMB Consulting Group, LLC ~ Ladson, South Carolina


Position Details:


  • Location: MBV Admin
  • Shift Schedule: Day Shift
  • Core Working Hours: 40 working hours per week (day should start by 9am at latest)
  • Weekend Work: None
  • Travel: None


Job overview:


Under general supervision, achieves International Procurement Services (IPS) objectives at MBV (Ladson, SC) based on strong networking and collaboration with Engineering and Facilities teams. Key contributor to the procurement of construction services, production machines, and equipment for the VAN.EA expansion at MBV. Supports the procurement, tracking, monitoring and execution of contracts, interfacing with VAN.EA project teams, Finance, Legal, and management in the United States


Duties and responsibilities:


The primary purpose of the Local Buyer Specialist is to support National Buyers for Construction and Equipment in achieving procurement objectives.

Buyer is expected to complete the following activities in regular work:

-Drive communication concerning VAN EA initiatives, procurement activity, timelines and budgets between International Procurement Services (IPS) and MBV's Facilities and Engineering Teams.

-Assist in problem resolution, escalation and daily operations of IPS.

-Consult IPS National Buyers and ensure timely updates related to VAN EA activity.

-Provide transparency to IPS Senior Management and other business units as needed about the current status and performance of IPS in the VAN EA Project.

-Cooperate closely with the other IPS units and Global Commodity Managers to achieve alignment and synergies within IPS business units related to Construction and Equipment Purchases.

-Participate in onsite and virtual VAN EA steering committees and project meetings.

-Initiate and see to completion requests for quote, competitive bids, and strategic sourcing tasks at the direction of National Buyers.

-Complete bid leveling, cost driver analysis, and quote comparisons.

-Complete PowerPoint presentation slides to share critical information and key messages.

-Use IPS ProQ suite of systems and Finance Supplier Database to review data, enter contracts, RFQs and Legal Terms and Conditions, onboard suppliers, and finalize contracts.


Qualifications

  • Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration or similar
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Purchasing, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance


Skills:

Knowledge of purchasing processes, systems and tools as well as sound experience with their application.

Highly effective communication skills both written and verbal.

Proven ability to conduct project planning, monitoring and implementation.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint etc.)

Fluent in English.