Sr Buyer- Contractor

AM General•Auburn Hills, MI

14d

About The Position

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us. We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith! We are R esponsive We have I ntegrity We are D ynamic We exhibit E xcellence GENERAL SUMMARY Performs major procurement activities, in the acquisition of a broad range of products and services for the Technology Engineering Center, including both direct material and indirect products and services. Understand, analyze, and communicate cost and supplier data in a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Government environment. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent preferred (with CPSM/CPM, and/or MBA preferred)
Must have at least 4 years of procurement experience, self-motivated, takes initiative
Experience in negotiation in automotive or defense industries
Experience in working successfully in cross-functional groups
Analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem-solving skills required
PowerPoint creation and presentation of detailed sourcing analysis required
High level of internal and external communication
Ability to read prints/understand basics of component manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities required
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to continuously analyze problems, recommend, and implement solutions
Show effective customer service with internal departments and end corporate customer
Ability to be flexible, adapt to change and work independently
Self-motivated and takes initiative/ownership
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
SAP S4 experience preferred

Nice To Haves

CPSM/CPM
MBA
SAP S4 experience

Responsibilities

Negotiate/source multiple vehicle components and systems for new vehicle development builds that meet down-select source requirements
Work closely with engineering and design on rapid component design changes and sourcing/delivery impact assessment
Ensure ITC (International Trade Compliance), ITAR, FAR/DFARS, are strictly followed, as well as associated Price Analysis Packages fully completed upfront
Negotiate with suppliers NDA’s, Bailment, TAA’s, Development Agreements, T&C’s, and IP foreground/background
On board new suppliers and ensure completion of onboarding documentation
Maintain commodity specific preferred/new supplier list or scorecard
Complete Sourcing Strategy Plan reviews on critical items
Complete and obtain approval for PO file documentation ensuring determination of fair and reasonable pricing
Issue SAP PO’s and ensure approved file packages are uploaded
As core Integrated Product Team (IPT) member, balance multiple IPT's to achieve schedule/budget objectives for each program
Identify and resolve supplier open issues, risks, and performance concerns
Manage continuous SCM exchange of information to keep team, suppliers, and SCM group up to date
Attend and manage multiple meetings including IPT, Program Management, SCM staff, and supplier meetings
Track and meet metric requirements including but not limited to: Open Requisition’s, RFQ’s issued/closed, source on time, writeup completions, PO’s and Stock Transfers completed, target to actual cost performance
Assist Accounts Payable with promptly tracking / resolving open commitments and invoice variance
For complex service/development PO’s, crosscheck invoices against actual supplier quote/SOW to ensure contractual performance is achieved
Work closely with existing or new suppliers on new technology introductions and development projects