Program Buyer

Freudenberg Group; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Farmington Hills, MI is looking for a Program Buyer to analyze supplier quotations and manage cost-saving projects. The ideal candidate will possess a university degree in a technical/commercial field, and have experience in the automotive industry. Responsibilities include selecting suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring cost optimization in product development. We offer a diverse working environment with equal opportunities for all candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as Project Buyer in the automotive industry.
• Minimum 3 years as Purchasing assistant in spare parts purchasing.
• Experience in evaluating supplier quotations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Negotiate prices on product level.
• Manage Key Saving Projects to achieve cost saving targets.

Skills

Project Buyer automotive industry

Negotiation skills

Technical know-how in main commodities

Project Management skills

Quality management in automotive

Education

University degree in technical/commercial field

Job description

Program Buyer page is loaded## Program Buyerlocations: Farmington Hills, MI: Queretaro: South Haven, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R\_00099754**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!**# Responsibilities:* Analysis and evaluation of supplier quotations.* Cost estimates.* Selection of series suppliers together with Purchasing Manager / Commodity Manager based on Supplier Portfolio.* Define single PO, Tool PO, Scheduling Agreements in ERP System* PO for prototypes, samples, serial and spare parts .* Responsible for optimized product cost in close cooperation with development* Cost evaluation, value analysis, evaluation of alternative materials or production processes on product level.* Evaluation of technical and commercial feasibility of products.* Price negotiation on product level.* Manage Key Saving Projects to achieve BU material cost saving targets.# Qualifications:* University degree in technical/commercial or comparable field.* Project Buyer automotive industry (min 1 year).* Purchasing assistant in spare parts purchasing (min 3 years).* Technical know-how in main commodities such as (e.g. Compounds, stampings, aluminum die casting, tubes, extrusions ...).* Project Management skills in automotive industry.* Quality management in automotive industry.* Negotiation skills.The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Vibracoustic USA Inc.locations: Queretaroposted on: Posted Today**Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications.**Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.