Strategic Automotive Purchasing & Supplier Development

Htprof; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Htprof in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Buyer to develop supplier relationships, negotiate effectively, and drive cost reductions for automotive components. This direct-hire role emphasizes on-time delivery, quality, and competitive pricing in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year in Purchasing, Sales, Quality, or Engineering, with strong SCM knowledge and negotiation skills. Normal on-site work with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering.
• Solid knowledge of Supply chain management.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate based on logic and data.
• Ability to manage cost and customer/supplier relationships.
• Ability to develop and present a clear and concise proposal.

Responsibilities

• Researching, evaluating, and buying automotive components for new model trials.
• Correlating and selecting suppliers to ensure stable quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Maintaining communications with suppliers regarding design changes of trial and mass production products.
• Issue supplier documents: contracts, forecasts, RFQ, and related letters.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies for assigned commodities & suppliers.
• Achieve cost targets through supplier selection and negotiation.
• Maintain supplier relationships and documents (Q-Pulse).
• Communicate with suppliers for RFQ, event orders, pricing, and terms.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop products through the new model event process.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Cost analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business or related field

Job description

Htprof in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Buyer to develop supplier relationships, negotiate effectively, and drive cost reductions for automotive components. This direct-hire role emphasizes on-time delivery, quality, and competitive pricing in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year in Purchasing, Sales, Quality, or Engineering, with strong SCM knowledge and negotiation skills. Normal on-site work with no remote option.