What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Advantage Technical?
- Manage buying deck comprised of precision and functional injection molded plastics, cold formed and machined metal components
- Meet and exceed annual SCM direct material cost savings targets
- Nominate qualified new suppliers to cross-functional team for review and consideration
- Quote and source all responsible components to meet and exceed product line business case and timing requirements utilizing the Total Acquisition Cost Model
- Monitor and track supplier performance and initiate actions to improve supplier performance
- Schedule and participate in VA/VE workshops
- Develops commodity strategies within commodity organization
- Makes commercial agreements with suppliers
- Resolves commercial issues with suppliers
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
- 3 years of purchasing experience, preferably within automotive industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage 20 suppliers
- Strong communication skills
- Strong knowledge of Excel
- Familiarity with MRP system
- Willingness to travel up to 15%
- Knowledge of injection molding, cold forging, and metal machining processes
About Advantage Technical
Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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