Sr. Buyer

CSP Innovations, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

CSP Innovations, Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks an experienced Purchasing professional to lead supplier selection, negotiate long-term agreements, and source materials for automotive programs.

You will collaborate with Engineering and CSP plants to meet program requirements. The role requires a BA/BS, a minimum of ten years in automotive purchasing (composites/metals preferred), and strong knowledge of QAD SE/EE ERP.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; business concentration preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of automotive purchasing experience, preferably in composites or metallics.
• Experience with QAD SE or EE ERP system.
• Knowledge of IATF-16949 requirements and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and choose sources for production components/materials.
• Develop Long Term Agreements with suppliers.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers (via QAD EE).
• Manage pricing at a corporate level for plants.
• Identify and execute cost savings opportunities.
• Support CSP facilities in supplier issue resolution and lead negotiations as needed.
• Build strong relationships with CSP facilities and suppliers.
• Collaborate with Engineering to understand program requirements.
• Coordinate Engineering Changes and participate in program kickoff meetings.
• Ensure duties and timelines are met across Sales, Engineering, CSP plants, and suppliers.
• Contribute to development of new or enhanced purchasing policy and procedures.

Skills

Automotive purchasing

Supplier negotiation

Long-term agreements

Program requirements understanding

Team collaboration

Independent decision-making

Education

BA/BS Degree in business or related field

Tools

QAD SE/EE ERP

Job description

CSP 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

Responsibilities

• 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 necessaryParticipates 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

About Us

If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you! Being a CSP employee means having the opportunity to see your impact every day. Our work experience is the combination of everything that's unique about our culture, our core values, our commitment to your success, and most importantly, our people. We are a team of self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy and humble people who make choices according to what is best for the team. We live to collaborate and make a difference.