RFQ(Costing)/ Project Buyer

Trèves Group; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trèves Group in Novi, MI is seeking a skilled Purchasing Specialist to manage external supplier relationships for RFQ and Project scopes. You will ensure QCD objectives and coordinate suppliers to achieve best product/price compromises while meeting development schedules.

You will lead market studies, cost estimations using Cost Model, and drive Make or Buy analyses during RFQ. The role requires 5+ years in raw materials sourcing and project purchasing within manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years direct purchasing experience focusing on raw materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years project purchasing experience embedded in project core teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of market possibilities and interface between development/product/innovation and suppliers.
• Lead market studies to assess market competitiveness.
• Participate in Make versus Buy studies during RFQ phase.
• Utilize the Cost Model for cost estimations.
• Identify on the market new opportunities for cost reduction.
• Ensure business stability and safety by developing a panel of potential prospect suppliers to have options in case of supplier issues.
• Lead innovation discussions with supplier and NA team to push for increased added value and competitiveness.

Skills

Market knowledge

Negotiation

Cost modeling

Education

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

Tools

Cost Model

Job description

As a member of the RFQ/project core team, she/he is in charge of external supplier relationships for the RFQ/Project scope. Guarantee and coordinate the inclusion of strategic & convergence suppliers defined by the Purchasing Families or regions in the RFQ study phase and then Projects to achieve the best Product/Price compromise and guarantee the technical and industrial capacity of the selected suppliers. Make sure QCD objectives are achieved in compliance with the development schedule. Implement the Group Purchasing Strategy for new Projects.

Responsibilities

Sourcing/RFQ (Costing)

• Develop knowledge of market possibilities and ensure interface between development/product/innovation and suppliers
• Lead Market study to assess market competitiveness
• Participate in Make versus Buy study during RFQ phase
• Utilize the Cost Model for cost estimations
• Identify on the market new opportunities for cost reduction
• Ensure business stability and safety by developing a panel of potential prospect supplier to have options in case of supplier issue (all main suppliers to have a potential back-up)
• Lead innovation discussion with supplier and NA team. Push supplier for increased added value in order to increase competitiveness, product diversification and overall customer potential order intake.

RFQ:

• Develop knowledge of competitive market cost of main commodities
• Ensure all RFQ are answered on a timely manner (5 working days)
• Anticipate upcoming RFQ and needs, know how to cost estimate product before RFQ are launched
• Participate in Region local RFQ team and lead activities related to RFQ Purchasing
• Participate in NA SSR and SNC purchasing process

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field required.
• Raw Materials Sourcing: Minimum of 5 years of direct purchasing experience focusing specifically on raw materials (e.g., plastics, metals, textiles, or chemicals) in a manufacturing environment.
• Project Purchasing: Minimum of 5 years of experience embedded in project core teams, managing purchasing activities from RFQ through product industrialization and mass production.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.