Buyer

Cummins•Troy, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer supports purchasing for Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems (CDBS) at the Troy, Michigan facility. The role analyzes sourcing data, supplier information, and market trends to inform procurement decisions that optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance. It identifies process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities, executes procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and category plans, and procures inventory, supplies, services, and capital goods. The Buyer also works with suppliers to support timely fulfillment and resolve issues, and develops analyses, simulations, benchmarking reports, and recommendations for sourcing leaders. The position assists with contract development, minor negotiations, and legal and compliance documentation. It serves as a subject matter expert for sourcing systems and tools and contributes to process consistency and operational efficiency. The Buyer also supports or leads special projects, Six Sigma initiatives, and value-capture activities. Program responsibilities include supporting new program sourcing and launches, maintaining ownership through PPAP completion, updating pricing across the existing supply base, and delivering year-over-year sourcing and cost-reduction targets.

Requirements

College, university, or equivalent degree in a field appropriate for the function, or equivalent experience.
Apply sourcing principles, procurement policies, Source-to-Pay processes, and Total Cost of Ownership methodologies to supplier and purchasing decisions.
Use data analysis, market intelligence, and business insights to identify opportunities, support decisions, and drive cost and value improvements.
Communicate effectively with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and business leaders; balance competing priorities and manage conflict professionally.
Proactively identify and mitigate supply base risks; comply with procurement ethics and confidentiality requirements.
Comfort leading new program sourcing and launch activities, maintaining ownership through PPAP completion, updating supply-base pricing, and delivering year-over-year sourcing and cost-reduction targets.
May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

Analyze sourcing data, supplier information, and market trends to support procurement decisions that optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance.
Identify process improvements, sourcing efficiencies, and cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining product and service quality.
Support sourcing activities and execute buying strategies aligned with business objectives, category plans, and procurement requirements.
Procure inventory, supplies, services, and capital goods; partner with suppliers to ensure timely order fulfillment and resolve issues.
Develop analyses, simulations, benchmarking reports, and recommendations to support sourcing leaders’ business decisions.
Assist with contract development, minor negotiations, and management of legal and compliance documentation for audit and regulatory requirements.
Serve as a subject matter expert for sourcing systems and tools, supporting process consistency, team effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
Support or lead special projects, Six Sigma initiatives, and value-capture activities to improve procurement performance.
Lead new program sourcing and launch activities, maintain ownership through PPAP completion, update pricing across the existing supply base, and deliver year-over-year sourcing and cost-reduction targets.
Identify and mitigate supply base risks, maintain procurement ethics and confidentiality, and support business continuity through supplier management.