Indirect Strategic Buyer

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.•New Albany, IN

About The Position

The Indirect Strategic Buyer will report directly to the VP of Purchasing and be responsible for developing and implementing strategies and processes for our indirect goods and services. The role will work closely with cross-functional teams across the organization to deliver value and cost-optimization opportunities, capture cost savings/reductions, implement processes, and improve financial and operational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, or engineering
4+ years of purchasing or strategic sourcing experience supporting multi-site operations
Strong business acumen around procurement, inventory, and supply chain management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, to include the ability to develop high-quality working relationships both internally and externally with customers and suppliers
Experience working with purchasing systems and ERP systems
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Ability to independently evaluate, assess, and initiate action
Ability to function as a team player
Must be proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Suite(Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the vehicle industry, complex machined materials management, lean manufacturing, MRP/ERP, and/or Advanced Replenishment Strategies
Minimum of one (1) year of operations/manufacturing background
Experience in a matrix environment is an asset

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the Indirect strategy across the organization to obtain best-in-class cost, risk mitigation, quality, delivery, and service.
Drive the quotation processes, define evaluation criteria, identify and select suppliers, execute the evaluation process, refine and validate sourcing and purchasing options, and manage buy-in of business unit leaders
Engage with multiple teams across the supply chain, including but not limited to sales, marketing, finance, engineering, and operations
Responsible for building sound relationships with suppliers and partners (internal and external)
Execute contracts and manage information to ensure that the portfolio has consistent information and renewals or termination due dates are under control
Continually look for ways to exceed customers’ expectations, increase efficiency, implement better processes, and achieve cost savings globally
Procure a variety of goods and services in accordance with company policies in an MRP/ERP environment
Serve as liaison between internal CVG customers and suppliers
Assist in resolving indirect supplier-related quality issues
Perform duties in accordance with government regulations and in accordance with CVG policies and procedures
Perform all duties according to prescribed safety, health, and environmental principles
Ability to work well in a team environment
Perform all other duties as assigned