New Product Introduction Buyer

American Battery Solutions • Orion charter Township, MI

157d

About The Position

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Buyer manages purchasing activities for purchased components and materials for new programs. They manage component piece price and tooling costs for programs. The NPI Buyer effectively communicates timelines for all purchasing activities to meet project milestones and purchasing deliverables. Serving as a functional lead they support the development process and work in close collaboration with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Business Development, and Manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Business, Economics, Engineering, or Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in purchasing in the automotive industry.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience purchasing battery management systems components or similar components in a manufacturing setting.
• Battery module background preferred.
• Material Resource Planning (MRP) system experience (Plex preferred).

Responsibilities

• Represent purchasing organization in the cross-functional team from the conception of the program until three months after Start of Production (SOP).
• Responsible for sourcing all components needed on the new programs.
• Responsible for handing over all components from program to category leads.
• Manage component budget and activities to meet overall program financial goals.
• Utilize market research and industry data to analyze trends for the category and develop strategies that align with the future trends for the market.
• Support the business segments and cross-functional team on business pursuits for all purchased components and assist in cost estimating pre-quotations.
• Coordinate with American Battery Solutions (ABS) team the source selection and kick off purchased components to meet or exceed the awarded program cost, quality, and delivery.
• Support cross-functional team initiatives around lead time reduction and cost improvements.
• Develop recovery plans for components' late deliverables.
• Communicate supplier risks regarding the launch of a program to a cross-functional team.
• Maintain relevant purchasing reports as required for management review.
• Support adherence to all statutory regulations concerning health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as the company's sustainable development program.
• 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
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree