Sr Indirect Purchasing Buyer

Rebo Lighting & Electronics, LLC; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rebo Lighting & Electronics, LLC is seeking a Sr Indirect Purchasing Buyer to join Team Rebo in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will oversee indirect purchasing activities and partner with cross-functional teams to drive cost reductions and value across tooling, equipment, and services.

The role requires a minimum of 5+ years in professional purchasing, strong negotiation and data-analysis skills, and the ability to work in Sparta, TN or Plymouth, MI in person.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in a professional purchasing capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics or related field.
• Ability to work in-person at Sparta TN or Plymouth MI office locations.
• Deep knowledge of purchasing tools, negotiation methods, and business communications.
• Experience with indirect purchasing is a plus; PLEX ERP experience is favored.

Responsibilities

• Manage indirect purchasing of tooling, capital equipment, fixtures, construction, testing, packaging, freight, outside services, MRO and other items to support operations.
• Conduct data analysis of spending to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate long-term agreements, blanket contracts, and cost reductions.
• Review suppliers, collaborate with teams to ensure best cost, on-time delivery, and high-quality sourcing.
• Prepare vendor selection and recommendations based on total cost of ownership.
• Monitor supplier performance and turn approved requisitions into purchase orders.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

PLEX ERP

Excel

Job description

What’s most important to you? Afast-paced, dynamic workplace with good teamwork?Having autonomy to grow your career?Or making a meaningful impact?How about all of the above?If you’re nodding, we are looking for you to join Team Rebo as a Sr Indirect Purchasing Buyer!

A BIT ABOUT US

We are Rebo, and we provide interior and exterior automotive and electronics lighting solutions – both traditional and new concepts that we are excited to design and make! We are developing new technologies which help drive the future of electric vehicles, including charge status indicators as well as using light in new ways to improve safety and design. The opportunities to solve both practical customer needs and deliver enhanced features are endless. Here, you'll discover that we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession. We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to make things better and we put our people first by offering benefits that support your life and well-being. We strive to create a culture of learning and opportunity, and most importantly, an environment where you can feel connected to your work every day. We have our sights set on exciting things ahead, and we need top talent like YOU to help us get there!

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

• You will be responsible for “Indirect purchasing” of tooling, capital equipment, fixtures, construction, testing, packaging, freight, outside services, MRO, and other necessary items to maintain day to day operations and support future operations and growth.
• Conduct Data analysis of spending to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate long term agreements, blanket contracts, and cost reductions.
• Manage price change maintenance for indirect purchases in accordance with global purchasing process.
• Review suppliers, collaborate with other team members to ensure best cost, on time delivery, and high-quality sourcing.
• Identify and develop continuous improvement initiatives to facilitate savings and/or efficiencies.
• Manage sourcing activities by preparing, issuing and evaluation bid and RFI/RFP requests according to Rebo Group BOS/PLUS process.
• Be the main contact for and be responsible for providing evidence the Rebo-Group indirect procurement process has been followed with customer and internal control audits.
• Review bid proposals and negotiate supplier terms and conditions within scope of authority.
• Prepare vendor selection and recommendation based on Total Cost of Ownership.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance.
• Turn approved requestions into purchase orders.
• Understand functional business.

YOUR KEY ATTRIBUTES

• You have at least 5+ years of progressive experience in a professional purchasing capacity (i.e. technical/commodity purchasing, purchasing project management, indirect purchasing, etc.)
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics or a related field.
• You are able to work in-person at either our Sparta TN or Plymouth MI office location.
• Deep knowledge of purchasing tools, negotiation methods, and business communications.
• Prior experience with PLEX ERP system is a plus.
• Preferred to be fluent in both English and Chinese.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project etc.).
• You are accountable and demonstrate integrity by delivering what is promised. Self-starter that takes responsibility, unlocks opportunities, removes barriers, aligns internal stakeholders and who simply gets things done within job scope and authority.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid organizational and time/project management skills.
• You’re organized, highly efficient and know how to develop specific goals and prioritize with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management.
• Ability to both lead and support sourcing projects
• Demonstratable procurement experience for indirect materials, services, and tooling/capx

BE ON TEAM REBO, AND YOU’LL ENJOY

• Competitive Pay and Benefits package
• We offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Matching 401k
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• …and SO much more

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled