Sr. Buyer

CSP; Auburn (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k matching

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

CSP in Auburn Hills is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and develop long-term agreements for production components. This role collaborates with engineering and CSP plants to meet program requirements and deadlines.

The position requires extensive automotive purchasing experience and strong knowledge of QAD SE/EE ERP; travel up to 15% domestically and 5% internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business or related field is required.
• Minimum of ten years of automotive purchasing experience.
• Strong knowledge of QAD SE or EE ERP.
• Experience with chemicals, small components, or castings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select suppliers for production components and materials.
• Develop long-term agreements with suppliers.
• Place purchase orders via QAD EE.
• Manage pricing at corporate level; drive cost savings opportunities.
• Support CSP facilities in supplier issue resolution; coordinate with engineering on program requirements.
• Travel up to 15% domestically and 5% internationally.

Skills

Automotive purchasing experience

Vendor relationship management

Cost savings and negotiations

Project coordination

Education

BA/BS Degree in Business

Tools

QAD SE/EE ERP

Job description

## Sr. BuyerApply: Auburn Hills: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR101378CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.**Job Description**Evaluate and choose sources for production components/materialsDevelop Long Term Agreements with suppliers as appropriatePlace purchase orders (via QAD EE) with suppliersManage pricing at a Corporate level for the plantsIdentify and execute cost savings opportunitiesSupport CSP facilities in resolution of supplier issues, lead negotiations as necessaryInteracting with CSP facilities and building strong relationships with the suppliers who support CSP plantsWork closely with Engineering to gain an understanding of program requirements / Coordinate Engineering ChangesParticipates 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*If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you!*