Strategic Automotive Buyer & Sourcing Lead

Toledo-Tool-&-Die-Compan; Hallett (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

10 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401k

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Toledo Tool & Die is seeking a Buyer to source, negotiate, and manage all purchased components and outside services for new model activity. This role leads sourcing for new model programs, provides cost direction to estimating, drives year-over-year savings, and manages supplier performance through scorecards.

The Buyer serves as the key link between suppliers, estimating, program management, and quality to ensure purchased parts meet cost, quality, and timing requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of purchasing or buyer experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Experience sourcing purchased components and outside services (e.g., fasteners, coatings, e-coat).
• Experience with competitive bidding, quoting, and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing for New Model Activity: complete sourcing for all new model programs and competitively bid parts/services.
• Estimating Support: provide piece price and tooling cost direction to estimators.
• Purchased Part Variance Tracking & Continuous Improvement: track margins, drive cost savings, report results to leadership.
• Supplier Quality & Performance: create supplier scorecards and drive corrective actions where needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Print reading

Cost analysis

Process development

Excel

ERP/MRP

Supplier management

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Supplier portals

Job description

Toledo Tool & Die is seeking a Buyer to source, negotiate, and manage all purchased components and outside services for new model activity. This role leads sourcing for new model programs, provides cost direction to estimating, drives year-over-year savings, and manages supplier performance through scorecards.

The Buyer serves as the key link between suppliers, estimating, program management, and quality to ensure purchased parts meet cost, quality, and timing requirements.