Team Lead- Advanced Purchasing Buyer

Marquardt Group • Rochester Hills, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently in search of a Team Lead- Advanced Purchasing Buyer to join our Purchasing department of the Marquardt Group in our location Rochester Hills (USA). This position is responsible for the execution of all purchasing requirements with a primary focus on ensuring security of supply, reducing costs and developing suppliers.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of supplier development and sourcing in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience with board-level electronic, PCB and electromechanical component is preferred
• SAP ERP experience is preferred
• Advanced computer skills, including the use of Windows, email and Microsoft Office
• Advanced verbal communication skills, including negotiation and influencing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, supervisors, vendors, and employees
• Demonstrated project management skill
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain or related field preferred
• 5+ years related experience in a manufacturing and electronic component purchasing environment desirable
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the mechanical/electromechanics/electronics supplier base and supply chain for assigned projects including escalation of quality & logistics issues
• Lead / support negotiations with suppliers for assigned commodities to achieve the best price, quality and schedule
• Support purchasing activities for cross-functional product development programs
• Utilize organization-wide purchasing policies and ensure compliance
• Work with Quality to develop and maintain supplier performance
• Coordinate the qualification of new suppliers
• Research new sources of materials, supplies, and services making recommendations to reduce costs and improve quality
• Maintain all required records of purchases, prices, and deliveries
• Serve as technical resource in matters related to changing market conditions
• Participation in cost reduction activities to meet Purchasing targets
• Coordinate and balance workload across Advance Purchasing Team to meet new program time lines

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance
• 401k with matching
• paid vacation annually plus personal time
• Support and resources to continue learning and training
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Onsite gym
• Supplier discounts at major OEMs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager