Buyer - Intermediate
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About The Position
The position involves developing the supply base and negotiating pricing, terms, and agreements for materials utilized in the production of Cooper Standard products. The role is crucial in optimizing the overall cost of materials and implementing supply chain strategies while ensuring the execution of company pricing and terms & conditions agreements. The individual will support the buying strategy for the Industrial and Specialty Group within Cooper Standard, which is essential for maintaining competitive pricing and quality in the supply chain. In this role, the employee will execute and sustain commodity strategies while working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Sales, and Engineering teams. A deep understanding of key market dynamics and commodity trends, including raw materials, is necessary to validate cost competitiveness. The position also requires identifying lean savings projects through supply chain and operations involvement, participating in cross-functional teams as necessary to realize these savings. Managing the supply base is a critical responsibility, ensuring that suppliers can provide products and services that meet the organization's business requirements, cost parameters, and agreements. The employee will develop and sustain relationships with key internal and external customers, assist in annual supplier business reviews aimed at strengthening strategic relationships, and support the resolution of critical supply chain issues while maintaining supplier relationships. Additionally, the role involves maintaining commercial documents as needed, ensuring that all agreements and terms are documented and adhered to.
