Purchasing Buyer - Supplier Development

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; London (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Additional benefits

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Purchasing-Buyer Supplier Development-Staff to lead supplier relationships, evaluate and select suppliers, and negotiate terms for automotive components.

The role emphasizes developing purchasing strategies, managing costs, and ensuring on-time delivery within a fast-paced environment. Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills are essential for success in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering.
• Project management experience.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate based on logic.
• Demonstrated ability to manage costs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer and supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present clear, concise proposals.
• Basic math skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and email.
• Strong cost-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and purchase automotive components for each new model trial event.
• Correlate and select suppliers to ensure stable quality, competitive cost, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain excellent communication with suppliers regarding design changes for trial and mass-production products.
• Issue supplier documents, including contracts, agreements, forecasts, RFQs, Maker Layout Letters, and other documentation.
• Develop, gain approval for, and execute purchasing strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers.
• Achieve new-model and mass-production cost targets through effective supplier selection and negotiation.
• Maintain effective supplier relationship management.
• Maintain supplier documentation through Q-Pulse.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding RFQs, event orders, pricing, and terms.
• Issue expense purchase orders.
• Develop products with suppliers through the new-model event process.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Critical-thinking ability

Problem-solving skills

Independent and team work

Build consensus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business, or related field

Job description

Job Details

Position: Purchasing-Buyer Supplier Development-Staff

Pay: $56K–$66K
Visa Sponsorship: No
Relocation Assistance: No
Remote: No

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is adept at developing supplier relationships, and can demonstrate exceptional negotiating skills.

Key Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Critical-thinking ability
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to build consensus

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and purchase automotive components for each new model trial event.
• Correlate and select suppliers to ensure stable quality, competitive cost, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain excellent communication with suppliers regarding design changes for trial and mass-production products.
• Issue supplier documents, including contracts, agreements, forecasts, Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Maker Layout Letters, and other documentation.
• Develop, gain approval for, and execute purchasing strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers.
• Achieve new-model and mass-production cost targets through effective supplier selection and negotiation.
• Maintain effective supplier relationship management.
• Maintain supplier documentation through Q-Pulse.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding RFQs, event orders, pricing, and terms.
• Issue expense purchase orders.
• Develop products with suppliers through the new-model event process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year of experience in Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering
• Project management experience
• Strong time-management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate based on logic
• Demonstrated ability to manage costs
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer and supplier relationships
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present clear, concise proposals
• Basic math skills
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and email
• Strong cost-analysis skills

Desired Skills

• Ability to analyze technical drawings
• Ability to work as part of a project team to accomplish organizational goals
• Familiarity with international standards and conducting international business
• Familiarity with financial statements

Working Conditions

• Lifting up to 40 lbs: approximately 0.5 hour per day
• General office environment: approximately 7.5 hours per day
• Manufacturing environment: approximately 0.5 hour per day
• Domestic and international travel may occasionally be required
• Overtime may be required, including unplanned and unscheduled overtime, to meet deadlines and business requirements