Buyer
Location: Troy
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Essential Functions/Duties Manage all plant specific and program
specific Procurement needs, including series production, indirect
purchasing, and facility / MRO needs. Lead RFQ process to quote
supplier needs, negotiate pricing and terms, and properly contract
all new business awards within defined budgets Interaction with the
program team, plant, suppliers, and customers; participation in
relevant team meetings Implementation of purchasing processes and
objectives within the program Managing and communication of all
purchasing issues related to the program, including engineering
change orders Develop and mange sourcing strategy in adherence with
purchasing manager, duration of RFQ and lead on value analysis
process, commercial negotiation, preparation of sourcing
recommendation, finalisation and negotiation of purchasing-related
contracts and agreements with suppliers Managing commercial details
on all purchasing parts Explore the market for new materials,
supplies and processes in order to develop new sources and/or
generate cost benefits and/or risk reductions Cost Saving
Initiatives: Initiate projects that will lead to cost savings
Ensuring adequate contracted capacities at suppliers Has the
ability to stop production, upon notifying the supervisor and Plant
Manager for Safety related matters requiring immediate attention.
Interaction with HBPO Operations and current production facilities
for supplier-related topics throughout the program life. Understand
and comply with company EHS policy Strong data analysis skills,
ability to interpret data to make recommendations. Reporting and
presentation abilities. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing,
Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Management,
Engineering or Equivalent Related Experience/Specialized Knowledge:
2 years in similar position Knowledge of Customer Specific
Requirements Automotive purchasing and launch experience
Intermediate to advanced Analysis skills Technical understanding of
product, parts and equipment Date: 19 Jun 2025 Location:
Troy-Michigan, US Job Requisition ID: 383934 Other jobs in
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Keywords: , Elyria , Buyer, Engineering , Troy, Ohio
