Strategic Buyer

ElringKlinger
Plymouth, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2024

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Procuring direct commodity materials for our plants located across the USA.
  • Negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, confidentiality agreements, engineering requirements, and other items as required with suppliers.
  • Supporting the launch of new programs (i.e. for our Fuel Cell and Battery Technology activities) and business quotes with purchased material costs.
  • Identifying suppliers for new business and review their capabilities per engineering requirements.
  • Responsible execution of the complete purchasing process for local sourcing projects from our plants' demands to RFQs and to the supplier nomination proposals.
  • Providing sourcing recommendations which align with strategic goals.
  • Evaluating supplier performance.
  • Supporting the internal teams for cost reduction
  • Be an active part of development, implementation and execution of global sourcing strategies in cross-functional teams.

Minimum requirements:

  • Completed degree (Bachelor or Master) in the field of Economics, Industrial Engineering or in a comparable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a similar function or in supply chain management in the Automotive Industry.
  • Good knowledge of purchasing processes, contract management and strategic purchasing.
  • Ability to interpret and communicate technical drawings and specifications.
  • Familiar with a range of manufacturing processes, such as metal forming and plastic injection molding
  • Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers.
  • Experience in working with SAP and MS Office.
  • Spanish language skills are a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plymouth, MI 48170

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