RFQ & Project Buyer: Strategic Sourcing Leader

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

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.