Senior Buyer-Direct Materials

CSP; Auburn Hills (MI); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CSP, a company serving automotive plants, is seeking a Senior Buyer in Auburn Hills, Michigan. You will purchase production and raw materials, negotiate with suppliers, and develop long-term agreements while managing pricing at a corporate level.

Collaboration with Engineering and Sales is essential to meet program requirements and timelines. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of automotive purchasing experience, strong QAD SE/EE ERP skills, and knowledge of IATF-16949.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in business or related field required.
• Minimum of ten years automotive purchasing experience.
• Strong experience with QAD SE or EE ERP systems.
• Purchasing experience with chemicals, small components, wire harnesses, castings preferred.
• Knowledge of IATF-16949 requirements and procedures.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate and source production components/materials.
• Develop long-term supplier agreements.
• Place purchase orders via ERP system.
• Manage plant pricing at corporate level.
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities.
• Support CSP facilities in supplier issue resolution and lead negotiations.
• Collaborate with Engineering to understand program requirements and changes.
• Participate in program kickoffs and cross-functional coordination.
• Contribute to purchasing policy and procedures development.
• Travel up to 15% domestically and 5% internationally.

Connaissances

Automotive purchasing

Supplier negotiations

Cost savings

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Formation

BA/BS Degree in Business

Outils

QAD SE/EE ERP

Description du poste

We are seeking Senior Buyer for our Corporate Office in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Position Summary:

Responsible for purchasing and negotiating production and raw materials from suppliers. An experienced purchasing professional who relies on industry knowledge and judgment to evaluate suppler quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. Reports to VP Purchasing.

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluate and choose sources for production components/materials
• Develop Long Term Agreements with suppliers as appropriate
• Place purchase orders (via QAD EE) with suppliers
• Manage pricing at a corporate level for the plants
• Identify and execute cost savings opportunities
• Support CSP facilities in resolution of supplier issues, lead negotiations as necessary
• Interacting with CSP facilities and building strong relationships with the suppliers who support CSP plants
• Work closely with Engineering to gain an understanding of program requirements / Coordinate Engineering Changes
• Participates in program kickoff meetings. Works with Sales, Engineering, CSP plants personnel and supplier to ensure duties and timelines are met. Expedites as necessary.
• Participates in the development of new or enhanced Purchasing policy and procedures.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks. A wide degree of independence and decision-making latitude is expected.
• May participate on Supplier Quality audits.
• Responsible for ensuring that customer requirements are met.
• Adhere to all CSP company policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Travel up to 15% domestic and 5% international

Qualifications:

BA/BS Degree is required and concentration in business is preferred.

A minimum of ten years of automotive purchasing experience is required, preferably in the composites or metallics area.

Strong experience with QAD SE or EE ERP system.

Purchasing experience with chemicals, small components, wire harnesses, castings would be a plus and is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of and compliance with IATF-16949 requirements and procedures required