Program Buyer

Detroit Defense•Sterling Heights, MI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Veterans Encouraged to Apply: Detroit Defense proudly supports those who have served. We welcome applicants with military experience, including those transitioning to civilian careers. Your leadership, adaptability, and mission-focused mindset are valued here. Detroit Defense is a 4x recipient of the Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award. Detroit Defense is seeking an experienced Program Buyer located in our Sterling Heights, MI facility. This is a rewarding opportunity for a Program Buyer that will be responsible for managing the overall sourcing activities around current and new programs. This position must be adept at working directly with suppliers as well as internal customers on a day-to-day basis, in support of the goals and objectives of the Purchasing department. This Program Buyer will plan, negotiate, and manage the strategic execution of sourcing for all products and services that support program requirements, while ensuring the materials or services are procured through the optimal combination of lead time, price, and service level. The Program Buyer will manage the requisition process, develop blanket purchase orders, and ensure on-time deliveries from suppliers. This position requires extensive intra-departmental and cross-functional collaboration to support all departments.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Government Security Clearance
A minimum of ten years of buying experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in material planning and production scheduling within an integrated ERP system
Strong knowledge of APQP methodologies used in new product development
Strong, organizing, prioritizing, communication, written and analytical skills
Strong knowledge of best practice processes
Customer focused, consistently placing client as top priority
Prior experience with DoD supply support (Logistician) would be ideal but is not mandatory

Nice To Haves

Experience in Costpoint ERP system use
Experience in contract negotiations and execution

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all company purchasing policies and procedures
Onboard new suppliers according to established policies, which include supplier training and assessment reviews
Support new product development efforts
Develop and execute commodity strategies to support existing and new program requirements
Analyze new program quotes and provide sourcing summary and strategy plan to program team
Lead supplier engagement and negotiations during all sourcing phases
Manage blanket purchase agreements
Manage primary supplier relationships and provide feedback to suppliers regarding performance and quality issues
Collaborate with suppliers and/or internal customers to negotiate and resolve delivery requirements, material shortages, or quality improvements
Maintain data integrity including vendor master data, item costs, and PO data
Maintain documentation for areas of responsibility
Perform other job-related duties as assigned