Buyer II - Exteriors & Lighting

Slate Auto • Troy, MI

2d

About The Position

Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Buyer II to join our growing team that brings a "roll up the sleeves" approach to getting things done, as responsibilities will be wide ranging. We have embraced a startup company mindset of being fast, frugal, scrappy, and fun. Important skills include accountability, critical thinking, relationship building, business analysis, and negotiation. We are not providing Visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Procurement/Supply Chain Management or Engineering
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems and implementation – i.e. NetSuite
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• High level of integrity
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment

Nice To Haves

• masters degree preferred
• Preferred experience in automotive production purchasing
• Knowledge of automotive lighting manufacturing processes is a plus
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to identify process issues and drive improvements to improve operational efficiency

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic supply base, lead supplier commercial negotiations, manage supplier RFIs, RFQs, and commercial agreements
• Manage sourcing process to meet program cost targets, deliverables and Job 1 timing
• Quote and negotiate pricing with suppliers for the purchase of Interior commodities.
• Assist in the resolution of cost, quality, and delivery issues affecting the supply, work together with product development, quality, and other purchasing teams to leverage
• Develop strategies and implement solutions, meet cost target associated with BOM
• Identify and implement cost reductions, drive quality with suppliers
• Ensure supplier adherence to our Global Terms and Conditions
• Analysis of data from a variety of internal and external sources to deliver the best value
• Communicate risks and priorities as needed to ensure resolution

Benefits

• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures.

What This Job Offers

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