Buyer

Position Summary:

Develop supply base, negotiate pricing, term, and agreements for materials utilized in the production of Cooper Standard products. Optimizes the overall cost of materials. Implement supply chain strategies and ensure execution of company pricing and terms & conditions agreements. Support buying strategy for the Industrial and Specialty Group within Cooper Standard.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute and sustain your commodity strategies and work cross functionally with Manufacturing, Sales and Engineering.
• Understand key market dynamics and commodity trends including raw materials to validate cost competitiveness.
• Identify lean savings projects through supply chain and operations involvement; participate in cross functional teams as necessary to realize lean savings.
• Manage supply base with respect to their ability to provide products and services in accordance with the organization’s business requirements, cost parameters, terms and agreements.
• Develop and sustain relationships with key internal and external customers.
• Assist in annual supplier business reviews focused on strengthening strategic relationships in order to improve key Cooper Standard metrics.
• Support the resolution of critical supply chain issues and maintain supplier relationships.
• Maintain commercial documents as needed.

Education and Qualifications:

• 3 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain/Purchasing or related field.
• Prior experience leading negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems seeking guidance when needed.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a diverse or cross-functional team.
• Manufacturing or technical knowledge (preferred).

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury