Strategic Project Buyer - Automotive

Facil; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Facil North America in Independence, Ohio is seeking an experienced Project Buyer to lead sourcing for projects at our North American Headquarters. You will manage commodity development, RFQ processes, and ongoing cost-saving initiatives while coordinating with Purchasing, SDE, and Operations.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in the automotive sector, with strong negotiation, analytical, and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent by experience.
• 2–5 years of purchase experience, preferably in automotive.
• ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 experience a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical abilities; multi-project focus.

Responsibilities

• Source all commodities for projects.
• Drive cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Request RFQs from suppliers and manage supplier selections.
• Collaborate with SDE and Operations to identify sourcing weaknesses.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

MS Office

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent by experience

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Facil North America in Independence, Ohio is seeking an experienced Project Buyer to lead sourcing for projects at our North American Headquarters. You will manage commodity development, RFQ processes, and ongoing cost-saving initiatives while coordinating with Purchasing, SDE, and Operations.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in the automotive sector, with strong negotiation, analytical, and ERP skills.