Commodity Buyer

Hutchinson • Grand-Rapids, MI

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Develop a qualified low cost supply base to support current and anticipated automotive program sourcing requirements. Develop rationale and provide support for supplier selection. Participate in or lead team in strategy development, cost savings efforts, minority business strategy, and associated reporting. Support Launch team through Supplier Selection, Statement of Work Negotiation, and Make vs Buy analysis. Support Production team when quality issues arise with components from supply base. Coordinate volume discount & planned productivity discounts with supply base. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with Purchasing, Accounting, Supply Chain Management departments, and other plant and office personnel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good computer skills with a working knowledge of automotive experience, technical knowledge and/or experience in the metals industry and technology.
• Understand Good Communication, Negotiation, and Computer Skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of strong technical experience with Automotive business.

Responsibilities

• Develop a qualified low cost supply base to support current and anticipated automotive program sourcing requirements.
• Develop rationale and provide support for supplier selection.
• Participate in or lead team in strategy development, cost savings efforts, minority business strategy, and associated reporting.
• Support Launch team through Supplier Selection, Statement of Work Negotiation, and Make vs Buy analysis.
• Support Production team when quality issues arise with components from supply base.
• Coordinate volume discount & planned productivity discounts with supply base.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Company-Paid Coverage (Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan, featuring an employer match
• Global Opportunities & Local Impact

What This Job Offers

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