Buyer II

TIFS • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

Buyer II is responsible for executing direct materials commodity strategies in support of cost, quality and delivery performance. Implement cost improvement programs, negotiate annual contracts and monitor performance measurables. Initiate multi-functional product teams required to ensure product conformance in support of our customer base.

Requirements

• Strong negotiation skills required.
• Capable of multi-tasking with program management and AQP processes.
• Excellent information management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required.
• 4 or more years of increasing buying experience in the automotive arena.
• Experience evaluating and auditing suppliers.
• Valid passport and driver's license.
• Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel regionally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage cost control of purchased components, tooling and services under the established guidelines and commodity strategies.
• Maintain tooling and component price change tracking within projects in support of the financial reporting function for the department.
• Ensure accurate information and communication with all functional groups.
• Generate and execute Commodity Strategies.
• Ensure the development and roll-out / implementation of all Commodity Strategies as assigned.
• Ensure commodity level forecasting and tracking of financial performance.
• Prepare requests for quotation / proposal, conduct market tests, and evaluate responses focused on total cost of ownership.
• Lead, manage, and negotiate contracts in support of overall goals and objectives
• Lead internal reviews of contracts with required functional areas such as Legal, Finance, etc.
• Drive cost recovery opportunities with warranty recovery
• Develop and drive procurement cost savings ideas
• Support the attainment of supplier quality / development measurable through the sourcing process.
• Support internal customers and manufacturing plants needs related to supplier performance.
• Support the AQP activities in the development and procurement from components and tooling.
• Support new suppliers based on supplier screening and qualification process.
• Lead cross-functional team in the identification of LPP (lowest purchase price) and product performance.
• Support customer business team activities.
• Ensure on-time delivery of new components at agreed quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees