Purchasing-Buyer Supplier Development - Staff

Sora Resource Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group in Columbus, OH, seeks an experienced Purchasing-Buyer to develop suppliers and negotiate favorable terms for automotive components across new model trials and mass production.

You will establish supplier relationships, issue procurement documents, and drive cost targets while maintaining communication on design changes and delivery schedules. This role requires organization, teamwork, and strong negotiation skills to succeed.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Researching, evaluating, and buying automotive components for new model trial events.
• Correlating and selecting suppliers to ensure stable quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Maintaining communications with suppliers regarding design changes of trial and mass production products.
• Issuing Supplier Documents – contracts, agreements, forecasts, 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 supplier selection & negotiation.
• Maintaining effective supplier relationship management.
• Maintaining supplier documents through Q-Pulse.
• Communicating with suppliers for RFQ, event orders, pricing and terms
• Developing products with supplier through new model event process

Skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Independent & team work

Education

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

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