Project Buyer

Hutchinson • Grand Rapids, MI

7h

About The Position

The Project Buyer will support the RFQ process with Commodity Buyers’ supplier panels, receive, analyze and present Sourcing recommendations, and support the development and maintenance of key panel supplier relationships. This role will enforce group and local conditions as required, support research on proposals for cost optimization actions, and track group purchasing savings and VA/VE actions, reporting them in the Ivalua system. The Project Buyer will also interact with accountancy for price gap on invoices and price adjustments, support the management of the end-of-life for components, and interact with the corporate purchasing group to complete global requirements in North America. Ensuring the conformity and validity of purchasing data recorded in ERP and reported in Ivalua is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• 2 years' experience as Project Buyer
• 3 years' experience within Automotive Market
• +3 years stability each Company (in average)
• BA in Business with emphasis in Supply Chain Management, or Purchasing or equivalent; and purchasing, manufacturing, engineering related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with automotive business.

Nice To Haves

• Positive attitude
• Pro-active
• Work under pressure
• Negotiation skill
• Spanish language desirable (as a plus)

Responsibilities

• Support the RFQ process with Commodity Buyers’ supplier panels.
• Receive, analyze and present Sourcing recommendations.
• Support the development and maintenance of key panel supplier relationships.
• Enforce group and local conditions as required.
• Support research on proposals for cost optimization actions.
• Track group purchasing savings and VA/VE actions and report in the Ivalua system.
• Interact with accountancy (price gap on invoices, price adjustments, etc.)
• Support the management of the end-of-life for components.
• Interact with corporate purchasing group to complete global requirements in North America.
• Ensure the conformity / validity of purchasing data recorded in ERP and reported in Ivalua.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
• Company-Paid Coverage (Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO policies that support personal time, holidays, and overall well-being)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Global Opportunities & Local Impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees