NSK Steering Systems America - New Buyer B/A

NSK Americas•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

NSK Steering Systems America - New Buyer B/A Responsible for executing commodity strategies or leading the development and implementation of Localization and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) strategies. Manage and optimize the supply base to ensure supplier performance consistently meets or exceeds NSSA requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field required.
0-5 years of relevant professional experience.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
Demonstrated interest in learning, professional growth, and building a career in supply chain or procurement.
Motivated individual who is eager to contribute and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned commodities within the NSK supply base, including resolving supplier issues, addressing price discrepancies, processing purchase order changes, and supporting plant-supplier communication.
Coordinate and issue RFQs (Requests for Quotation) to suppliers for both new and existing programs; maintain accurate RFQ logs and track supplier responses.
Monitor, validate, and report supplier cost-savings initiatives within assigned commodities.
Participate in cross-functional NSK meetings to gather and communicate information that supports informed business decisions.