Buyer

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Job description

Exciting Temporary Buyer Role, open in Plymouth, Michigan! APPLY NOW!

Job Responsibilities:

Implement cost savings programs that include long-term agreements, market testing, resourcing, value analysis and target pricing, etc.

Procure high volume, high capital expenditure components from sub-contractors.

Evaluate quotations and issue purchase orders to sub-contractors.

Negotiate prices with sub-contractors to maximize company savings.

Conduct visits at sub-contractors to ensure compliance with WUS AM policies and procedures and to understand sub-contractor processes.

Investigate time delays and problem solve to prevent program delays Know, understand, and utilize IATF 16949 and APQP procedures pertaining to job responsibilities.

Develop and maintain a positive and ethical relationship with sub-contractors.

Complete special projects/assignments as requested.

Interface with Accounting regarding sub-contractor payment issues.

Monitor sub-contractors performance i.e.; cost, quality, delivery, etc. and initiate corrective actions where necessary.

Actively pursue minority sourcing.

Confirmation of submitted invoices to confirm completion prior to payment.

Submission of periodic reports to support the PUR department.

Communication with and management of contractors and vendors to ensure completion of projects.

Printing, processing, filing, and distributing purchase orders as required.

Education / Experience:

Bachelor s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.

3+ years of experience in purchasing automotive components, tooling and / or MRO Proficient use of MS.

Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Knowledge and understanding of purchasing practices SAP experience.

Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Negotiation skills and experience.

You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.

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