Senior Buyer - Contract Manufacturing

Gentex CorporationZeeland, MI
21dOnsite

About The Position

You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan. POSITION OVERVIEW Purchase goods, materials, and services the meet or exceed the expectations of the organization, considering price, quality, and delivery. Location : This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of purchasing systems and procedures.
  • Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
  • Planning, negotiations, and contract management experience.
  • Good technical knowledge of Purchasing and ERP systems.
  • Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
  • Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations well.
  • Maintain high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 1-3 years of operations experience.
  • English fluent, and other language is a plus.

Nice To Haves

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
  • Oracle software experience.
  • Willingness to travel 10% of your time.
  • Commodity specific experience and knowledge.
  • Automotive industry experience.
  • Proven expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activities, including due diligence, valuation, and integration processes.

Responsibilities

  • Purchase goods, materials, and services that meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
  • Request and evaluate supplier quotations.
  • Generate purchase orders that comply with company requirements.
  • Communicate any supply problems which may impact our business operations.
  • Act as the interface between suppliers and other departments at Gentex.
  • Identify risks and escalate issues when appropriate for mitigation.
  • Monitor market trends and advise organization with and issues that may present risk or an opportunity to Gentex.
  • Develop and implement cost reductions to ensure favorable Purchase Price Variance (PPV) targets are achieved.
  • Manage supplier relationships and insure two-way professional relationships exist.
  • Monitor supplier performance and provide feedback.
  • Direct and oversee purchasing activities to identify the need for specific finished goods.
  • Source and evaluate suppliers and contract manufacturers.
  • Negotiate prices and contracts to ensure favorable terms.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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