Automotive Buyer III

Goken • Raymond, OH

6h

About The Position

Support the entire purchasing lifecycle by buying raw materials, equipment, machinery, components, tooling, services, and supplies at the most favorable price to support business operations. Ensure all items are delivered in accordance with the company’s quality, quantity, and delivery standards. The role requires working in a small team while operating independently and routinely checking one’s own results.

Requirements

• Five years of procurement experience and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or equivalent combined relevant experience.
• Experience with CAD drawings, including knowledge of prototype parts.
• Demonstrated understanding of specific manufacturing processes.
• Experience independently leading meetings with external partners, including negotiations and discussions about delivery and overall assessments.
• Experience leading ongoing supplier discussions on Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Development.
• Experience using SAP.
• Expert PC skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multinational team environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders, including creating POs, sending them to the correct vendor, confirming vendor receipt, and answering vendor questions.
• Manage order receipt activities, including obtaining anticipated delivery dates, troubleshooting late deliveries or quality issues, supporting the Receiving team, and handling invoice activities required for POs.
• Resolve issues and ensure compliance.
• Build and manage relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Build and maintain internal relationships to support continuity of required services.
• Manage, confirm, and communicate additional order information; update internal and external parties as required.
• Transfer data in accordance with output activity.
• Ensure systems are updated with the most current information.
• Assist with the development and execution of contracts.
• Facilitate competitive bid analysis and negotiations for goods and services.
• Travel to suppliers when requested.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation structure
• Benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being
• Ongoing professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level