Purchasing Buyer

Automotive lighting products from I I Stanley • Battle Creek, MI

15h

About The Position

I I Stanley Company, Inc., a supplier of automotive lighting products, is hiring a Purchasing Buyer. The role supports supplier quality and sourcing, customer quotation activities, and purchasing for new products. The buyer works with suppliers and product designers to qualify sources, determine material availability, track project costs and timelines, and transition purchasing responsibilities for new products. The position may require overtime to meet deadlines and requirements. The work environment is air-conditioned but includes substantial exposure to moving vehicles, machinery, and factory equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• Two to five years of experience in purchasing or engineering.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of blueprint reading and the PPAP process.
• Japanese language skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of products and processes across current and new suppliers through ongoing qualification and audits.
• Support customer quotations by developing target pricing and issuing requests for quote (RFQs) to suppliers.
• Complete the purchasing portion of customer quotes while considering and seeking to attain customer target pricing.
• Support the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) system with suppliers.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers.
• Work with product designers to determine materials available for new products.
• Track projects to ensure cost projections are achieved and timelines are completed.
• Determine appropriate material sources and complete internal or external sourcing requisitions.
• Facilitate the transition of new-product purchasing to the appropriate purchasing administrator.
• Support the localization process.
• Complete other duties, tasks, or projects as directed by the immediate supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Annual performance reviews and merit increases.
• Free medical insurance options for the employee and family.
• Free life insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Healthcare opt-out options.
• Free short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Free uniforms and safety shoes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time