Sr. Buyer

Yazaki North America; Delta Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in vehicle power and data solutions is seeking a Sr. Buyer for its Purchasing team in Canton, MI. This role encompasses cost reduction strategies, supplier management, and requires a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate will have automotive purchasing experience and a Bachelor’s degree, thriving in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401K match

Tuition assistance

Generous holiday schedule

Opportunities for professional growth

Safe collaborative learning work environment

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of previous automotive purchasing experience.
• 5 years of previous experience with blueprints and schematics preferred.
• Ability to resolve issues using creative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost reduction objectives and negotiate purchase terms.
• Conduct Executive Supplier reviews with key suppliers.
• Manage Supply Chain optimization through price harmonization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Customer orientation

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Yazakiis a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for aSr. Buyerto join our Purchasing team inCanton, MI. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. This position is hybrid.

What you will be doing:

• Lead set cost reduction objectives, develop cost reduction strategies, negotiate the Yazaki Purchase Terms and Conditions, and manage performance according to QCDE (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Environmental) with all suppliers.
• Support Advanced Purchasing with cost reduction strategies, manage sourcing of new and existing suppliers, and select alternates to ensure continuity, consistency, quality, and competitive pricing.
• As the first point of contact and liaison with the supply base, conduct Executive Supplier reviews with key suppliers to improve overall performance, and champion the SCR (Supplier Change Request) while ensuring SCRs are closed out in a timely manner.
• Conduct market tests, renegotiate cost control to maintain competitiveness, identify savings opportunities and work with each Regional Commodity Team on cross regional projects, while supporting global cost improvement initiatives.
• Process e-RFQ’s thru GPDB (Global Purchasing Data Base) system, while maintaining price contracts, issue tooling POs, and obtain photos from suppliers to support BU payment.
• Ensure compliance with all documentation, and data integrity with cost reduction road map.
• Manage Supply Chain optimization through price harmonization, localization, and logistics routes.

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3 to 7 years of previous automotive purchasing experience
• 5 years of previous experience with blueprints and schematics, preferred
• Travel: 5-10% local, regional, national, and international
• Ability to resolve issues by applying creative thinking
• Ability to think and act logically under pressure
• Ability to resolve issues or propose resolutions to responsible parties
• Must work independently and collaboratively
• Key Competencies: active learning, analytical thinking and problem solving, customer orientation, results orientation and execution, initiative and teamwork

What we can provide you:

• A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
• Diverse teams of experts
• Resources from around the globe
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule
• A hybrid work schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.