MRO Buyer

DENSO • Battle Creek, MI

4d • $54,000 - $74,000

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs basic professional purchasing activities
with respect to readily
available and commonly used supplies, materials and services of a routine
nature. Ensures proper
business needs are being met by evaluating suppliers and quotations to obtain
best price possible with
keeping quality, service and delivery requirements in mind.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and terms
• Good written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
• Competent level of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to calculate mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies, negotiations and procurement of machinery and equipment.   items such as conveyors, presses, stamping machines, testers, assembly equipment and tooling.
• Lead North America sourcing strategy for returnable and expendable packaging, including but not limited to corrugated cardboard, plastic returnable totes, plastic pallets, metal racking and wooden pallets.
• Manage suppliers across various MRO categories (initially in Capex and Packaging).
• Lead negotiations, long-term agreements, and pricing strategies.
• Work with site Stakeholders to align on short and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Track supplier performance and drive corrective actions.
• Support supplier-risk mitigation efforts.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, tooling, and production teams to identify cost reduction projects and target products for cost down negotiations.
• Support internal stakeholders with TPM, PM, and predictive maintenance projects as it relates to Procurement.
• Support resolution of supply issues to prevent downtime.
• Lead MRO cost-reduction initiatives and vendor consolidation.
• Conduct spend analysis and refine category strategies.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, TPM, and RCM.
• Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO standards, procurement policies, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and documentation.
• Support audit activities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
• Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

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