Strategic Buyer Analyst: Data-Driven Procurement

Gentherm; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentherm, a global leader in thermal management, is seeking a Buyer Analyst to optimize inventory, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings.

You will work with Supply Chain, Production, and Quality to place orders, analyze data, and forecast needs using ERP and tools like Power BI and SAP Ariba.

The role offers growth in a manufacturing environment and requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field with 3 years purchasing experience; or high school with 5 years purchasing experience and 2+ years as Buyer/Planner/Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Place Purchase Orders through the ERP system using inventory, sales, work order and forecast information to determine delivery dates, quantities and pricing.
• Review KPI's and Inventory reports to anticipate and prevent interruptions to production.
• Perform Product Group component analysis to determine forecast threats based on component availability.
• Attend meetings as a Purchasing representative to provide updates and resolve issues.
• Update component Safety Stock, ROP, and lead-times in ERP to support timely orders.
• Independently manage inventory, projects and cost-saving initiatives to improve turns and profitability.
• Assist Accounting with invoice discrepancies and vendor payment issues.
• Work with Quality and Suppliers to address non-conforming materials and related activities.
• Support Supplier Set-up and Annual Evaluation processes.
• Represent Purchasing in product development by finding new supply sources and evaluating RFQs.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Independent work

Forecasting

MRP/ERP experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

ERP purchase order management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years purchasing experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Gentherm, a global leader in thermal management, is seeking a Buyer Analyst to optimize inventory, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings.

You will work with Supply Chain, Production, and Quality to place orders, analyze data, and forecast needs using ERP and tools like Power BI and SAP Ariba.

The role offers growth in a manufacturing environment and requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.