Purchasing-Buyer Supplier Development - Staff

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

401K Retirement Savings with Company 2

Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Job summary

Calqulate is seeking an experienced Buyer for supplier development and strategic purchasing in Columbus, OH. You will evaluate automotive components for new model trials, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost targets while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Requirements include a related bachelor's degree and at least one year in purchasing or engineering, with strong organizational and analytical skills. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Minimum of one year of experience in Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering
• Project management experience
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of supply chain management and cost control
• Ability to negotiate logically and manage supplier relationships
• Basic math skills and familiarity with MS Office

Responsibilities

• Researching, evaluating, and buying automotive components for new model trials
• Developing purchasing strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers
• Achieving cost targets through supplier selection and negotiation
• Maintaining supplier relationships and documenting communications
• Managing supplier documents and RFQ processes
• Coordinating with suppliers on pricing, terms, and changes
• Collaborating with internal teams to support supplier development

Skills

Time management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Supplier relationship management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Q-Pulse

Job description

PURCHASING-BUYER SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT-STAFF

PAY: $56K - $66K

VISA SPONSORSHIP: NO

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: NO

REMOTE: NO

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

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Our client is a full-service, tier one supplier to the automotive industry, specializing in the design and production of lighting equipment, accessories, and electronic components. Their Ohio facility houses lighting and mold design, construction, production engineering, and dedicated associates in Quality, Assembly, Sales, and Customer Service departments.

HOW YOU WILL OUTSHINE:

• Demonstrating solid organization skills
• Being attentive to every detail
• Exercising critical thinking
• Solving problems
• Working well independently and with a team (building consensus)

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Researching, evaluating, and buying automotive components each new model trial event. Correlating and selecting suppliers to ensure stable quality, competitive cost, and on-time delivery. Maintaining excellent communications with suppliers regarding design changes of trial and mass production products.

• Issuing Supplier Documents - contracts, agreements, forecasts, Request for Quotation (RFQ), Maker Layout Letter, etc.
• Developing, gaining approval, and executing purchasing strategies for assigned commodities & suppliers.
• Achieving new model and mass production cost targets through effective supplier selection & negotiation.
• Maintaining effective supplier relationship management.
• Maintaining supplier documents through Q-Pulse.
• Communicating with suppliers for RFQ, event orders, pricing and terms
• Issue expense Pos
• Developing products with supplier through new model event process

HOW YOU WILL BE REWARDED:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

HOW YOU WILL QUALIFY:

• 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
• Time management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Supply chain management
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate based on logic
• Demonstrated ability to manage cost
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer/supplier relationships
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present a clear and concise proposal
• Basic math skills
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office applications), email, etc.
• Demonstrated strong cost analysis skills

Desired Skills:

• Ability to analyze drawings.
• Ability to work as part of a project team to accomplish the organization’s goals.
• Familiarity of international standards and conducting international business.
• Familiarity with financial statements.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Lifting (max 40lbs) 0.5 hours per day
• General Office Environment 7.5 hours per day
• Manufacturing Environment 0.5 hour per day
• Domestic and international travel may be required on occasion.
• Required to work overtime (unplanned and unscheduled) to meet deadlines and requirements