Team Lead- Advanced Purchasing Buyer

Marquardt U.S.; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Onsite gym

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Marquardt Group is seeking a Team Lead- Advanced Purchasing Buyer to join our Rochester Hills, MI purchasing team. You will oversee supplier development, drive cost reductions, and ensure a secure supply chain for complex electromechanical projects.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing electronics purchasing, strong negotiation skills, SAP experience, and the ability to collaborate with quality and engineering teams to meet program timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain or related field preferred.
• 5+ years related experience in a manufacturing and electronic component purchasing environment desirable.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier base and supply chain for assigned projects including escalation of quality & logistics issues.
• Lead/support negotiations with suppliers to achieve best price, quality and schedule.
• Support purchasing activities for cross-functional product development programs.
• Ensure compliance with organization-wide purchasing policies.
• Collaborate with Quality to develop and maintain supplier performance.

Skills

Supplier development

Sourcing

Negotiation

SAP ERP

Communication

Project management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business admin / supply chain

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

We are currently in search of a Team Lead- Advanced Purchasing Buyer to join our Purchasing department of the Marquardt Group in our location Rochester Hills (USA).

This position is responsible for the execution of all purchasing requirements with a primary focus on ensuring security of supply, reducing costs and developing suppliers.

Essential Functions

• Develop and manage the mechanical/electromechanics/electronics supplier base and supply chain for assigned projects including escalation of quality & logistics issues
• Lead / support negotiations with suppliers for assigned commodities to achieve the best price, quality and schedule
• Support purchasing activities for cross-functional product development programs
• Utilize organization-wide purchasing policies and ensure compliance
• Work with Quality to develop and maintain supplier performance
• Coordinate the qualification of new suppliers
• Research new sources of materials, supplies, and services making recommendations to reduce costs and improve quality
• Maintain all required records of purchases, prices, and deliveries
• Serve as technical resource in matters related to changing market conditions
• Participation in cost reduction activities to meet Purchasing targets Coordinate and balance workload across Advance Purchasing Team to meet new program time lines

Required Skills And Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of supplier development and sourcing in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience with board-level electronic, PCB and electromechanical component is preferred
• SAP ERP experience is preferred
• Advanced computer skills, including the use of Windows, email and Microsoft Office
• Advanced verbal communication skills, including negotiation and influencing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, supervisors, vendors, and employees
• Demonstrated project management skill

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain or related field preferred
• 5+ years related experience in a manufacturing and electronic component purchasing environment desirable
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has supervisory responsibility

Core Values We Admire

• Integrity – We believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally.
• Flexibility – You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolve.
• Partnership – You are the excellent team player, able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results.
• Innovation – You want to support Marquardt in pursuing new and game changing technology.
• Pursuit of excellence - You strive to be the best.

What We Offer

• Innovative products and diverse customer base.
• Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time.
• Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with matching).
• Support and resources to continue learning and training.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Onsite gym.
• Amazingly smart and fun teammates and a management team invested in your development and success.
• Supplier discounts at major OEMs

Contact Person

HRB-MSI-Rochester [phone]

[e-mail]

Marquardt Switches Inc.

• 2990 Waterview Drive
• Rochester Hills, MI
• 48309
• USA