Buyer - Intermediate

Cooper-Standard Automotive • Northville, MI

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Position Summary: Develop supply base, negotiate pricing, term, and agreements for materials utilized (in the production of Cooper Standard products)(in support of Cooper Standard business operations). Optimizes the overall cost of materials. Implement supply chain strategies and ensure execution of company pricing and terms & conditions agreements.

Requirements

• 2+ years relevant experience.
• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain/Purchasing or related field
• Prior experience leading teams involved in negotiations
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence others.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading diverse or cross-functional teams/projects (preferred).
• Manufacturing or technical knowledge (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Execute and sustain your commodity strategies and work cross functionally with Manufacturing, Sales and Engineering.
• Understand and investigate key market dynamics and commodity trends including raw materials to validate cost competitiveness.
• Identify and implement lean savings projects through supply chain and operations involvement; lead cross functional teams as necessary to realize lean savings.
• Manage supply base with respect to their ability to provide products and services in accordance with the organization’s business requirements, cost parameters, terms and agreements.
• Develop and sustain relationships with key internal and external customers.
• Act as a mentor for colleagues; lead projects as defined by leadership.
• Lead annual supplier business reviews focused on strengthening strategic relationships in order to improve key Cooper Standard metrics.
• Support the resolution of critical supply chain issues and maintain supplier relationships.
• Maintain commercial documents as needed.

What This Job Offers

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