What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Systems Buyer position at Grammer Americas?
Grammer is looking for a Operational Systems Buyer to join our Supply Chain Management team in our in Plymouth, Michigan location. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team environment and have an opportunity to make lasting and positive changes in our Americas SCM Team!
GRAMMER is a leading North American full service automotive supplier of highly engineered thermoplastic components and assemblies for interiors and air and fluid management systems. GRAMMER is specialized in developing and manufacturing components and systems for car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for off-road vehicles, trucks, buses, and trains.
As a global partner to the vehicle manufacturing industry we are represented around the world by our two divisions, Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Our employees are constantly engaged in developing and producing innovative, flexible solutions to meet challenges in today’s competitive global market. GRAMMER can be found on four continents with more than 50 production, distribution and logistics sites in 20 countries.
Here at GRAMMER, we foster a culture that embraces our Grammer CODE: Collaborate in an inclusive environment, Openness in communication and ideas, Drive for results with energy and Empower yourself and others by taking ownership of decisions and actions.
What you will be doing:
- This position is responsible for maintaining the system updates including but not limited to contract/PO creation, pricing updates, new vendor adds, etc.
- Work with the buyer and suppliers to resolve financial issues such as price discrepancies & invoicing issues
- Work with suppliers on projects related to pricing issues, debit/credit memos, and effectivity dates
- Monitor and ensure purchasing contracts are up to date
- Support This position is responsible for supporting the department buyers
- Work with the buyer and suppliers to resolve financial issues such as price discrepancies & invoicing issues
- Work with team members to complete Purchasing Master Data Sheet updates
- Work with suppliers on projects related to pricing issues, debit/credit memos, and effectivity dates
- Monitor and ensure purchasing contracts are up to date
- Support the team on ASTRAS events and lead any required updates
- Support the buyers through purchase order pricing updates and maintenance
- Manage and collect required data for new supplier setups
- Additional responsibilities as required
- Ad Hoc reports as needeed
What you will bring along:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 3 years of experience in Purchasing Operational Systems
- Effective analytical and problem solving skills
- Detailed oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Data driven individual
- Excel, PowerPoint, and Word experience required
- Experience with JBA and/or SAP preferred with additional training provided
- Experience working with large diverse teams
As a new member of the Grammer Team, you will receive a competitive compensation package including benefits such as:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- 401(k) match
- Robust EAP services
- Developmental opportunities
- Much more!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Plymouth, MI 48170: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $43,800 - $55,500
