Purchasing- Senior Buyer

EFTEC NORTH AMERICA L L C•Taylor, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Buyer with extensive experience in the chemical or automotive manufacturing industry to lead operational procurement initiatives in collaboration with global strategy managers. The ideal candidate excels in tough supplier negotiations, identifying risk mitigation and cost-saving opportunities, and effectively managing the execution of procurement projects. This role requires hands-on experience across direct materials, capital equipment, and services, with the ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure, operationally driven manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
7–10 years of procurement experience within the chemical, process or automotive manufacturing industry, covering direct materials, capital equipment, and services.
Proven track record in complex negotiations, achieving above industry cost reductions, and supplier management.
Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional procurement projects.
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to thrive under high operational pressure and fast-changing environments.
Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools.

Nice To Haves

CIPS, CIPP or CPSM accreditations preferred.
German language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed market research, identifying, screening and onboarding alternative suppliers to mitigate single or sole sources and to enhance our preferred supplier portfolio.
Support evaluation of supplier pricing, delivery performance, and capability.
Develop and implement sourcing plans to maximize value and reduce costs.
Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives across categories, leveraging market insights and supplier data.
Follow and ensure the management principles of the EMS Group are applied.
Apply 7 thinking steps for problem solving and when implementing task assignments and requests.
Lead target-driven negotiations with key suppliers to secure optimal terms.
Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, ensuring quality, reliability, and competitiveness.
Monitor supplier performance, enforce compliance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Act as procurement project lead for multi-sourcing or capital projects and operational initiatives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, securing timelines, and deliverables.
Support new product launches, securing material supply and supplier APQP.
Special tasks as assigned by management.
Identify supply chain risks and improvement opportunities.
Support production and operations by ensuring uninterrupted supply in a fast-paced environment.
Handle multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and tools.
Support inventory optimization and shortage tracking efforts.
Interface with finance to ensure pricing and invoicing accuracy.