What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at JING-JIN ELECTRIC?
Job Description
Jing-Jin Electric (JJE) is a world leader of motor systems and electric drive assembly for new energy vehicles (NEV), covering pure electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrids, and hybrids. JJE employs more than 2,000 employees. We are in process of launching our North America Operation, an automated production facility, in Farmington Hills, Michigan. We are seeking a Buyer to support our operation in North America.
The Buyer position is responsible for acquiring indirect materials and services for JJE North America. Key responsibilities include managing the sourcing process, supplier selection, managing commercial relationships with the supply base and being responsible for their overall performance.
Roles And Responsibilities
Education and Experience
Keyword: Buyer
Jing-Jin Electric (JJE) is a world leader of motor systems and electric drive assembly for new energy vehicles (NEV), covering pure electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrids, and hybrids. JJE employs more than 2,000 employees. We are in process of launching our North America Operation, an automated production facility, in Farmington Hills, Michigan. We are seeking a Buyer to support our operation in North America.
The Buyer position is responsible for acquiring indirect materials and services for JJE North America. Key responsibilities include managing the sourcing process, supplier selection, managing commercial relationships with the supply base and being responsible for their overall performance.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Develop and execute commodity strategies that drive improved overall performance and competitiveness through the supply chain, with a focus on electric drive module (EDM) and sub-assembly components like the motor, PIM, and transmission.
- Negotiate supplier commercial matters including piece price, tooling, supply agreements, payment terms, standard terms and cost reductions.
- Manage sourcing activities for assigned indirect commodities by conducting competitive bidding events with prospective suppliers and recommending supplier nominations to internal stakeholders.
- Develop and motivate the supply base by rewarding high performance with new business opportunities to foster healthy relationships.
- Enhance North America profitability by negotiating cost reductions and other improvements.
- Support data management process improvement activities (such as ERP/SRM/Portal), including master supplier data, supplier scorecard and spend analytics.
- Follow the JJENA Code of Ethics, abide by all relevant laws, regulations and company policies, and avoid any inappropriate behavior with suppliers, and support an open and fair environment.
- Other related activities as required.
Education and Experience
- Education: Bachelor and above
- Major: Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or related field
- Prior dealings with indirect commodities
- Language: advanced oral and written skills
- Work Experience: 5 years of purchasing experience in auto industry
- Global Work Experience: 2 years of work experience in multi-nation company, multi-cultural environment
- Familiar with purchasing processes in the auto industry.
- Extensive knowledge and skills managing supplier commercial matters, negotiations and supplier quality troubleshooting, as well as business litigation, etc.
- Knowledge of eDrive materials and components is a plus.
- Proficient with PC and Office tools.
- High level of professionalism and accountability.
- Strategic mindset and the ability to see the bigger picture Strong sense of responsibility. Commitment to company interests.
- Able to work under pressure. Committed to high quality work and guide team for quality work.
- Experienced in problem solving with a cross functional approach.
- Solid sense of ownership with ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous work-streams.
Keyword: Buyer
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