Buyer

American Battery Solutions • Lake Orion, MI

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer position will focus on new product introduction (NPI) projects, key commodity strategies or a combination of both. The Buyer assigned to NPI projects will focus on managing purchasing activities for components, materials, and related tooling for the entire project Bill of Materials (BoM). The Buyer assigned to key commodities will manage purchasing activities of group of commodities. In general, the Buyer is responsible for supplier sourcing, commercial negotiations, component pricing, tooling costs, and execution of purchasing deliverables in support of program, cost, quality, and timing objectives. Serving as the functional purchasing lead, this role effectively communicates sourcing activities, risks, and timelines while working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support successful product launches and ongoing production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of purchasing experience within the automotive, new technology, or battery industry.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to develop, interpret, and evaluate cost models, cost breakdowns, and pricing analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of battery module or battery pack components and manufacturing processes preferred.
• Previous experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software; Plex preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for assigned products and components throughout the product lifecycle, supporting all Bill of Material (BoM) requirements for new and existing programs.
• Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to evaluate sourcing opportunities, support supplier selection, negotiate commercial terms, and achieve cost, quality, delivery, and timing objectives.
• Develop and execute commodity and sourcing strategies that align with business goals, market conditions, supplier capabilities, and operational requirements.
• Manage program and component costs, including piece-price, tooling, and value engineering initiatives, to ensure adherence to approved budgets and profitability targets.
• Drive supplier performance and accountability by monitoring quality, delivery, capacity, cost, and risk metrics, while leading continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives as needed.
• Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities through supplier negotiations, resourcing projects, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) activities, and process improvements.
• Coordinate purchased-component launch activities and supplier readiness to ensure successful product introductions and achievement of program milestones.
• Mitigate supply chain risks by proactively assessing supplier capabilities, business continuity concerns, capacity constraints, and market-related impacts.
• Lead supplier relationship management activities, including performance reviews, commercial negotiations, contract compliance, and long-term strategic development.
• Serve as the Purchasing representative on cross-functional program teams, collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Production Planning, Finance, and Program Management.
• Ensure successful handoff and transition of sourced components from development to production, supporting launch readiness and ongoing operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate sourcing, supplier, cost, and purchasing performance records and reports to support business planning, decision-making, and management reviews.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Benefits

• Paid time off includes 3 weeks vacation, up to 72 hours sick, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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