Sr. Buyer

Aston Carter•Chesterfield Township, MI

3d•$88,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Buyer manages relationships with current suppliers and cultivates relationships with new suppliers. The role oversees company spending to reduce costs, enhance profits, and improve efficiency, while tracking supplier performance to ensure quality and timely delivery. This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Chesterfield, Michigan, with an annual pay range of $88,000 to $125,000. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The company offers a competitive benefits package and a bonus program.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience in procurement or supply chain management.
High Mix Low Volume work experience.
Powertrain, driveline, or brake line purchasing experience.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong understanding of cost modeling, market analysis, and market supply.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple programs and customers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain, business, a technical field, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FCA, GM, Ford, Volkswagen, and/or Honda is preferred; experience with other automotive OEMs or tier 1 suppliers will be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, procedures, and terms and conditions.
Collaborate with product engineering and quality organizations to define detailed supplier requirements.
Locate vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies and interview them to determine product availability and sales terms.
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
Administer online purchasing systems.
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
Participate in developing specifications for equipment or products.
Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
Negotiate contracts and formulate policies with suppliers.
Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Implement organizational process or policy changes.
Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information and coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
Manage relationships with current suppliers and cultivate relationships with new suppliers.
Oversee company spending and track supplier performance to support cost reduction, efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.