Electronic Commodity Buyer (Level I)

SL TENNESSEE; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SL Tennessee is seeking an Automotive Electronics Purchasing professional to manage RFQs, supplier selection, and cost modeling for PCBA and related subassemblies. You will support sourcing plans and liaise with program teams to meet milestones.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years in automotive electronics purchasing, a college degree, and proficiency with Microsoft tools and MRP/SAP. You will analyze data, monitor costs, and drive cost reduction with supplier teams.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in Automotive Electronics Purchasing.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings.
• Knowledge of PCBA products, cost structures and supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Issue RFQs based on sales and program requirements.
• Review and recommend sourcing plans for new programs.
• Support program teams with supplier nominations for proto and development.
• Monitor and report product cost changes through lifecycle.
• Lead cost models for Electronic commodity (PCBA) and wire harness subassemblies.
• Audit suppliers for cost reduction opportunities and lean practices.
• Independently lead cross-functional teams during development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

PCBA knowledge

Education

College degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Support purchasing activities relating to sourcing and services related to Commodity purchasing (Multiple process suppliers) & project development (related to commodity)
• Ensure purchasing support to supplier quality activities is adequate.
• Provide guidance to buyers for purchasing related activities.
• Develop Commodity strategy for supplier improvement

Responsibilities

• Issue RFQ’s based on sales and program team requirements
• Review and recommend sourcing plans for new programs and potential re-sourcing of current programs with SL
• management team.
• Support program team with early supplier nominations for proto and program development.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report product cost changes after sourcing through life of component.
• Initiate and execute supplier lead VA/VE.
• Provide communications to suppliers regarding design changes. Set expectations and timing related to project milestones and program requirements.
• Support all launching activities for suppliers including MRD, Validation, Launching, and overall program timing
• Can create and update cost models for Electronic commodity (PCBA) and Wire Harness Subassemblies.
• Lead launching activities for suppliers including MRD, Validation, Launching, and overall program timing.
• Lead evaluation and report product cost changes after sourcing through initial production.
• Audit suppliers’ process for cost reduction opportunities and lean manufacturing.
• Independently lead CFT team and/or suppliers during development phase
• Maintain document records for TS16949, NAFTA, and other customer specific requirements.
• Issue RFQ’s based on sales and program team requirements.
• Review and recommend sourcing plans for new programs and potential re-sourcing of current programs with SL management team.
• Manage documentation for new program tooling and developing costs related to outsourced product.

Job Requirements

Work Experience

• 1 – 5 years’ experience in Automotive Electronics Purchasing

Education

• College degree required in relevant field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use various Microsoft based programs and/or MRP systems, SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data.
• Understanding of PCBA electronic products, including product structure, roles, and functions