Job Description

Senior Strategic Buyer - Castings or Bearings Assemblies

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Senior Strategic Buyer. This is a Direct Hire position.

What You Will Do:

You will play a critical role in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of your assigned commodities while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability and ensuring that supply base meets cost, quality, launch and delivery commitments.

• Lead full sourcing process with activities as RFQ/RFI, technical reviews and obtain Council approval for new business awards.
• Conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and products that meet the organization's needs.
• Negotiates contracts for prices and terms with outside suppliers for new and carryover components.
• Develops and maintains commodity strategies in cooperation with other regions and in alignment with organizational needs and targets.
• Follows market price trends and general business activities.
• Manages supplier commercial issues.
• Ensures compliance to GSM Policies and Procedures.
• Establishes Annual Material Budget and performs monthly budget analysis.
• Works with suppliers and resources to identify, develop and implement material cost savings.
• Develop new suppliers/disruptors to properly support the needs of each product line
• Negotiate, implement and maintain up to date prices per material contracts with supply base in alignment with customer agreements.

Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or other related fields
• 7+ yrs of experience in the automotive industry with purchasing of direct material experience.
• 7+ yrs of experience in commodity purchasing for castings or bearings & assemblies is a must
• Able to function independently with minimal supervision & technical guidance.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills & interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Good organization and documentation abilities.
• Working knowledge of MS office.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand basic engineering documents.
• Strong knowledge of the specific commodities, materials, and products being purchased.
• High analytical ability in complex situations with a strong knowledge of Purchasing strategies & skills
• Must be able to travel up to 15%

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