Buyer

Summary

Global Commodity Buyers, Corporate Services

Role Summary:

• Developing commodity strategies
• Consulting with internal Stakeholders for best and sustainable solutions
• Lead Terms and Conditions and price negotiations
• Travel Sub-Commodities include Travel Agency, Air, Hotel, Rental Car, Events Management and Credit Card
• Corporate Services Sub-Commodities include Engineering, HR, Finance, Marketing, Treasury, Legal, Audit, Company Car Program, etc…

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop, build, and populate contracts repository
• Generate agreement Meta data pertinent to separation
• Chase functional leads to assure inputs delivery
• Process agreements for pertinent legal terms pertaining to termination, assignment, Legal Entity (LE) changes, etc..
• Coordinate with suppliers required actions identified by Global Supply Management (GSM) Enterprise Team
• Deliver, and manage communications and terminations
• Manage RFI, RFQ and RFP process for Corporate Services and IT requirements where requested
• Negotiate price savings where opportunities exist and cost avoidance as needed to mitigate negative economics- on Corporate Services and IT commodities
• Establish network of RU Travel Leaders
• Manage Global Team meetings with Travel Leaders to assure program continuity
• Drive user satisfaction and adoption
• Travel Policy Leader
• Develop Commodity Strategies and supplier portfolios
• Ensure an appropriate supplier management
• Achieve defined cost reduction targets
• Good understanding of the relevant legal framework
• Ability to operate independently
• Be prepared to travel as required
• Manage internal client and supplier relationships
• Monitor and assess supplier performance
• Evaluate and respond to changes in global market developments
• Understand market pricing, trends, and business activities
• Develop and maintain qualified suppliers
• Adheres to Corporate, IT and GSM procedures
• Coordinates contract requirements globally
• Internal Control compliance

Work Location:

• Hybrid remote
• Auburn Hills/Detroit office 2-3 times per week.
• 5-10% travel

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, build, and populate contracts repository
• Generate agreement Meta data pertinent to separation
• Chase functional leads to assure inputs delivery
• Process agreements for pertinent legal terms pertaining to termination, assignment, Legal Entity (LE) changes, etc..
• Coordinate with suppliers required actions identified by Global Supply Management (GSM) Enterprise Team
• Deliver, and manage communications and terminations
• Manage RFI, RFQ and RFP process for Corporate Services and IT requirements where requested
• Negotiate price savings where opportunities exist and cost avoidance as needed to mitigate negative economics- on Corporate Services and IT commodities
• Establish network of RU Travel Leaders
• Manage Global Team meetings with Travel Leaders to assure program continuity
• Drive user satisfaction and adoption
• Travel Policy Leader
• Develop Commodity Strategies and supplier portfolios
• Ensure an appropriate supplier management
• Achieve defined cost reduction targets
• Good understanding of the relevant legal framework
• Ability to operate independently
• Be prepared to travel as required
• Manage internal client and supplier relationships
• Monitor and assess supplier performance
• Evaluate and respond to changes in global market developments
• Understand market pricing, trends, and business activities
• Develop and maintain qualified suppliers
• Adheres to Corporate, IT and GSM procedures
• Coordinates contract requirements globally
• Internal Control compliance

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s degree a plus

Experience:

• 5 years of Corporate Services or IT Buyer/Manager experience
• 3 years’ experience in global purchasing activities for above commodities
• Prior work experience of Divestitures or Spin-offs a plus
• Fluent in legal terms and conditions
• Experience with contracting work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Team player who thrives on a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Individual contributor role with demonstrated leadership within cross-functional team, decision making and creative thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

Work Location:

• Hybrid remote8
• Auburn Hills/Detroit office 2-3 times per week.
• 5-10% travel

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $49.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Auburn Hills, MI 48326: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $49