Associate Buyer- Commodity Purchasing

Inteva Products; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteva Products in Troy, MI is seeking a detail-oriented procurement professional to support program and commodity teams, manage PO issuance, supplier setups, and cost-saving initiatives.

You will analyze data, develop reports, and collaborate with buyers to resolve issues, improve on-time delivery, and achieve annual material savings targets. Experience with MCPS, MRP systems, and TAC is a plus.

Qualifications

• High level of analytical ability.
• Comfortable organizing numbers and data.
• Ability to build relationships in a team environment.
• Comfortable speaking and presenting in large groups.
• Experience with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Work to acquire advanced Procurement skills by supporting Program and Commodity Purchasing Teams.
• Support Buyers in resolution of operational issues, including supplier setups & quote process.
• Issuing and updating Purchase Orders (POs); creating BAS; Change Management (ECR/ECN).
• MCPS data management; Plex (MRP) Master Data Management; supplier payments.
• Manage assigned commodity buying deck and drive cost savings targets.
• Fill pipeline and execute projects to meet/exceed individual savings targets.
• Quote and source all assigned components to meet business case and TAC timing.
• Monitor critical issues, develop backups, and ensure supplier improvement plans.
• Create management reports and presentations as requested.

Skills

Analytical ability

Data handling

Teamwork

Presentation skills

MS Office skills

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Work to acquire advanced Procurement skills and experience by supporting Program and Commodity Purchasing Teams


• Support Buyers in resolution of operational issues, including:


• Supplier setups


• Quote process


• Issuing and updating Purchase Orders (POs)


• Creating Sourcing documents including Business Award Summaries (BAS)


• Change Management (ECR/ECN)


• Supplier Problem Cases (PCs) and Cost Recoveries (CRs)


• Delivery and quality concerns


• Material Cost Performance System (MCPS) data management


• Plex (MRP system) Master Data Management


• Supplier payments, etc.


• Manage assigned commodity buying deck (Packaging, Grease etc.)


• Support achievement of annual SCM direct material savings target


• Fill pipeline and execute projects to meet/exceed individual cost savings target


• Quote and source all assigned components to meet /exceed project(s) business case and timing requirements utilizing Total Acquisition Cost (TAC) model


• Monitor, track & manage critical issues, develop backups, & ensure execution of supplier improvement plans


• Create Management reports and presentations as requested

Req Number PUR-26-00052

Position Requirements

• High level of analytical ability


• Comfortable working with and organizing numbers and data


• Understand the importance of working in a team environment, and ability to build relationships


• Comfortable speaking and presenting in large groups


• Experience working in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

About the Organization

Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Interiors, Latches, Door Systems, Motors & Electronics, Overhead Systems, and Hard Trim. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people in over 35 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA. For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Positions are open to qualified candidates who have work authorization for the listed locations. All candidates must have the on-going legal right to work within the country where the position is located.


• The application process functions best when applicants use a laptop or desktop.