Buyer -Automotive

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Job description

Purchasing Manager

This position is based at our R&D facility based in Plymouth, MI to support our manufacturing operations in Elkhart, IN

Essential Functions:

Manage a small purchasing team including training, work allocation, and problem resolution

Review order status and place orders as necessary Manage a small purchasing team including training, work allocation, and problem resolution

Develop program sourcing plans with key inputs from engineering, program management and operations

Work with Engineering, quality/supplier quality roles and suppliers on assuring initial quality/part approvals and addressing Warranty issues

Maintain inventory levels consistent with production schedules

Drive cost reduction efforts and ideas through implementation to meet annual targets

Expedite deliveries as needed, communicate with other departments regarding changes in prices, lead times and material availability

Partner with engineering to develop alternate suppliers if deliveries will delay production

Support implementation of ERP

Manage and create reports in Excel (or other ERP system outputs) for management review

Aid in trade compliance with Materials Manager to ensure it is maintained within the system

Develop robust policies and procedures for the purchasing team

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with existing suppliers

Able to identify new prospective suppliers to optimize Service, Technology and Price metrics

Have strong communication and negotiation skills, able to meet with suppliers and vendors

Ability to forecast and analyze data

3+ years of experience in MS Office

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years of purchasing functional experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

5+ years of experience in automotive (preferred) or aerospace industries in OEM or Tier 1 levels

3+ years of experience in electrical components

CPIM certification preferred

Good interpersonal and communications skills

High level of integrity

Ability to work independently, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail to ensure that the sourcing criteria meets stakeholder requirements