Senior Buyer
On-site · Troy, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Senior Buyer role leading purchasing activities for components and materials, partnering with Engineering on design concepts to attain target cost, evaluating suppliers and quotations, conducting supplier evaluations and audits, leading sourcing decision committees, and leveraging global commodity buying to optimize landed costs. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3-5 years of Automotive Tier 1 purchasing/engineering experience, strong negotiation and cost-analysis skills, reading blueprints, familiarity with SPC, Poka-yoke, Pareto, VA/VE, lean initiatives, and knowledge of QS-9000/ISO 14001/TS 16949 standards and contract terms. Onsite in Troy, MI.
Required 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
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