Fulltime opportunity for an experienced Buyer to lead purchasing activities for components and materials.  Onsite in Troy, Michigan.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Purchasing activities for purchase components and material
• Work with Engineering on the initial design concept to assist with attaining target cost
• Inquire, evaluate and select suppliers according to the approved supplier panel, company specifications, quality expectations, and market competitiveness
• Conduct supplier evaluations and process audits for purchased components based on feasibility
• Schedule technical component reviews
• Evaluate and assess suppliers’ quotations to ensure commercial, technical, and quality requirements are achieved. Evaluate and provide component costing based on program BOM timing
• Lead sourcing decision committees, in accordance with the company purchasing procedures and work with commodity buyers (regional and global) to leverage the best overall, landed costs

Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial)
• 3-5 years of purchasing, engineering, or business experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Tier 1 environment (cross-functional exposure preferred - technical and commercial experience)
• Strong negotiation, financial cost analysis, market analysis, continuous improvement, problem-solving, time and project management skills
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications
• Familiarity with Quality and Manufacturing tools such as S.P.C., Poka-yoke, Pareto Analysis, Cause-Effect Analysis
• Exposure or participation in VA/VE and lean activities
• Specialized skills in the area of strategic planning, risk analysis/management, effective research methods, benchmarking, flowcharting, brainstorming, QS-9000, ISO 14001, TS 16949 standards, interviewing, conflict resolution, and an understanding of contract law, terms and conditions, and economic factors