Advanced Purchasing Assistant

DENSO•Battle Creek, MI

1d•$61,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides advanced support for monthly reporting, supplier communication to ensure price accuracy and timely delivery, and assists Specialists with Request for Quote (RFQ) distribution and tracking. The position involves procuring and sourcing parts and services for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) for assigned company locations or product lines, including processing MRO purchase orders. The role also focuses on improving internal processes and documentation for efficiency, collaborating with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve issues, reviewing quotations, evaluating suppliers, and potentially identifying cost savings and negotiating price reductions. General administrative duties for the purchasing group are also included, such as filing, ordering supplies, and coordinating department activities. Additionally, the role assists with contract development and execution with suppliers, and supports value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) projects.

Requirements

Oracle or equivalent experience
MS software experience
Works well in team setting and with minimum supervision
Strong customer service acumen
1–3-year experience in automotive environment.

Responsibilities

Performs more advanced support duties relating to monthly reporting, supplier communication to ensure price accuracy and timely delivery and supports Specialists with Request for Quote (RFQ) distribution and tracking.
Assists with procuring and sourcing parts and services for the maintenance, report and operations (MRO) of the company location or product line assigned.
Processes MRO purchase orders.
Improves internal processes and documentation to build on efficiency of work and team.
Works with internal departments and external suppliers in addressing outstanding issues.
Reviews quotations and evaluates suppliers for the purpose of making recommendations.
May assist in identifying and analyzing cost savings and negotiating price reductions.
Conducts general administrative duties for the purchasing group such as filing, ordering supplies and coordinating miscellaneous department activities.
Assists with contract development and execution with suppliers.
Assists with value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
401K with 4% Company Match
Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
Bonus Program
FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Ongoing Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
Volunteer Opportunities
Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)