Commodity Buyer - Direct Materials (Automotive)

Smp Automotive

Tuscaloosa (AL)

Hybrid

USD 70.000 - 100.000

Vollzeit

Vor 2 Tagen

Sei unter den ersten Bewerbenden

Eine vollständige Bewerbung in einer Minute

Maßgeschneiderter Lebenslauf und Anschreiben – versandbereit.

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Benefits dieser Stelle

120 hours PTO

32 hours unplanned PTO

11 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Zusammenfassung

SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc. seeks a Commodity Buyer – Direct Materials to join our Purchasing team in the Tuscaloosa area. Develop commodity strategies, analyze markets, and lead supplier negotiations to achieve cost-effective sourcing for direct materials.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage RFQs, and support new programs from sourcing through launch. The role requires 3+ years in procurement, with automotive experience preferred, and travel as needed.

Qualifikationen

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Economics, Materials Management, Purchasing, or related field preferred.
At least 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in automotive/manufacturing.
Experience with direct materials or commodities such as resin, plastics, molded components, decorated products, interior/exterior components, or similar materials preferred.
Experience working with national and international suppliers preferred.
Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to analyze quotations, costs, market conditions, and sourcing opportunities.
Strong organizational and project-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
SAP or other ERP experience preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Willingness to travel as needed to support suppliers and business requirements.
120 hours of PTO
32 hours of unplanned PTO
11 paid holidays
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Benefits-eligible employees may enroll in health, dental, and vision coverage effective the first of the month following their date of hire.

Aufgaben

Develop and execute commodity and supplier strategies for assigned direct-material categories.
Analyze markets, supplier capabilities, pricing, and cost trends to identify sourcing opportunities.
Lead RFQs, bid comparisons, supplier evaluations, and sourcing recommendations.
Select and manage suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and technical capability.
Lead supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms.
Develop cost estimates and support budget planning for new projects and ongoing business.
Identify and drive cost-reduction, supplier consolidation, and purchasing synergy opportunities.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and business partners.
Monitor supplier performance and help resolve quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and service issues.
Initiate and monitor supplier development and continuous improvement activities.
Support new program and project purchasing activities from sourcing through launch.
Participate in cross-functional teams with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Program Management, and Operations.
Monitor supplier pricing, timing, commitments, and other commercial requirements for awarded projects.
Drive achievement of established purchasing savings and cost-reduction targets.
Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, sourcing, and project information.
Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable quality requirements.

Kenntnisse

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP/ERP

Willingness to travel

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field

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