Strategic Buyer for Engineered Components

UNAVAILABLE; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America seeks a seasoned Buyer to lead strategic sourcing and lifecycle procurement for uniquely engineered components. This role requires interpreting engineering drawings, assessing manufacturing processes, and validating supplier pricing through detailed cost analysis.

The Buyer will guide supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring quality, delivery, cost, and risk objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing in a high production manufacturing operation (no degree).
• 1-3 years with a Business Administration or Supply Chain Management degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering drawings and material requirements to develop sourcing strategies.
• Identify and qualify capable suppliers for engineered components.
• Conduct RFQ analyses and bid comparisons.
• Perform detailed cost breakdowns to validate pricing.
• Lead supplier negotiations and long-term contracts.
• Support new model launches and SOP timing.
• Monitor supplier readiness and mitigate risks to prototype, pilot, and mass production.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier selection

Cost analysis

VA/VE

Negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Risk management

Education

Business Administration or Supply Chain Management degree

Tools

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America seeks a seasoned Buyer to lead strategic sourcing and lifecycle procurement for uniquely engineered components. This role requires interpreting engineering drawings, assessing manufacturing processes, and validating supplier pricing through detailed cost analysis.

The Buyer will guide supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring quality, delivery, cost, and risk objectives.