MRO Buyer

AW Technical Center USA; London (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in London, KY, is seeking a candidate for a position focused on raw and indirect material purchasing support. The successful applicant will analyze costs and supplier interactions, contributing to strategic purchasing decisions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields, excellent communication, and negotiation skills. Experience in manufacturing processes is essential, and the role involves collaboration across departments to optimize material costs and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in raw/indirect material purchasing.
• Experience in a manufacturing and technical environment.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support machinery and raw materials department.
• Conduct material cost analysis and reduction.
• Coordinate with suppliers for cost efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation ability

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Job description

Department: Purchasing, Machinery & Raw Materials

Location: London, KY (AAC)

Position Summary

This position will function to provide support to the Machinery & Raw Materials department.

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

Raw & Indirect material purchase/cost analysis/cost reduction:

• Learn to become a commodity expert, develop deep understanding of material types, applications, suppliers and competition in the field, contribute to development of AISIN NA Raw Material strategy.
• Coordinate and analyze total volume usage, spend, and forecasts for material suppliers.
• Detail quotation analysis for all cost drivers; total supply chain analysis.
• Cooperate closely with cross-functional team to execute purchasing activities with suppliers, investigate potential suppliers when necessary.
• Assess prospective suppliers for new model programs and localization activities.
• Lead cost reduction activities for AISIN affiliated companies, and support and cooperate with AISIN’s group companies.
• Support commodity Purchasing team with (Raw) material cost inputs, and cost reduction activities.
• Analysis of various inputs and conditions from cross-functional departments to find cost savings opportunities.
• Responsible for document control for material RFQ’s, LOI’s, ECI’s, quotations, and sourcing documentation.
• Learn to negotiate prices, delivery schedules, payment terms, confidentiality agreements, master purchase agreements, changes in process, terms, engineering requirements, and other items as required with suppliers.
• Prepare reports and presentations as necessary.

Program Development:

• Identify suppliers for new business and review their capabilities per engineering requirements.
• Support AISIN affiliated companies to identify potential suppliers cost competitiveness.
• Facilitate, support, and coordinate activity, visits, and communication between various AISIN groups.
• Develop and maintain record of supplier assessments.
• Work with design team to identify new, local, or advanced materials for mass or cost savings.
• Support development of intelligence activities regarding the competitor and supplier information, (i.e. new products, product and process improvement, VA / VE, profit improvement, cost reduction, etc.).
• Report major, weekly and monthly activities to the Management.
• Operate with “cross-functional” approach and accordingly accept / assume new responsibilities as dictated by business environment.
• Function as a key person to compile / summarize / analyze and communicate necessary data and develop summary and status documents / materials.
• Support development of cost estimations for engineering analysis, business opportunities and other needs as directed.
• Support the launch of new programs, including tracking prototype / trial materials.
• Assist to develop effective plans and strategies for material cost control.
• Establish & control documented activity plans as necessary.
• Develop and execute short-term and long-term plans with other purchasing groups, engineering, and other teams.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience and accomplishments in each of the areas described above.
• Experience in manufacturing and technical environment.
• Experience in raw/indirect material purchasing for manufacturing processes.
• Understand manufacturing processes and costs associated with those processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate analytical & negotiation ability.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Experience in automotive industry with understanding of standard job functions and requirements within the industry.
• Experience in multi-cultural environment, preferably Japanese-based.
• Fluency in English with additional language skill in Japanese, Chinese, German, and/or Spanish.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, other Applied Science, or Purchasing Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or other non-technical area is acceptable based on proven technical skill.