Buyer I - 1259

At TI Fluid Systems, the mission of our Procurement Team is to build a global network of premier supplier partner relationships and be a customer of choice. We are a team that values an inclusive work environment where employees together can leverage strengths, experiences, and diverse perspectives. Our business goal is to maximize shareholder value and provide our internal and external customers with a supply base delivering defect-free parts, on-time, at the best total cost and with a continuous improvement mindset. Our Fluid Thinking Movement is producing innovative technologies such as Thermoplastic Refrigerant Lines (TPRL) that will keep us on the cutting edge of the Global Automotive Industry.

Purchasing’s mission is to maximize shareholder value of every dollar of external spend and provide our internal and external customers with a supply base delivering defect-free parts, on-time, at the best total cost and improve every day. The Buyer, will support the fulfillment of this mission via the Purchasing responsibilities for their assigned categories of components and/or raw materials.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify sources and lead purchasing activities for our consolidated service parts operations.
• Meet Supply Requirements - ensure uninterrupted supply of assigned commodities to Company plants and external customer by extension: right part at the right time at the right quantity.
• Ensure assigned components are sourced on-time at best total cost and meet program requirements.
• Drive and achieve year-over-year quality improvement targets for assigned commodities.
• Meet cost savings targets for assigned commodities, including on-time implementation of cost savings actions such as commercial negotiations, VA/VE, and supplier resourcing.
• Mitigate negative cost effects related to commodity (i.e. tariffs, raw materials, etc.).
• Assist in developing and implementing commodity strategies for assigned commodities.
• Duties include working with current local and global suppliers and evaluating new suppliers.
• Implement existing global purchasing procedures.
• Act as the Purchasing liaison with other departments and manufacturing locations.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive Tier1 or OEM industry direct materials purchasing experience.
• Self-confidence and predisposition to action, sense of urgency to deliver against defined targets.
• Comfort level managing a high degree for part numbers and product complexity.
• Must have the ability to work autonomously as well as work in a team environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication and people skills.
• Must be self-motivated, well organized, have a pre-disposition to action.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, tooling specifications and technical standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of automotive product validation processes and documentation, supplier development and sourcing in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Engineering, or equivalent from an AACSB accredited program.
• Solid understanding and practical use of MS Office Suite, PowerBI, Mainframe Systems and Web Based Procurement Systems.

Highly Desired Skills:

• Materials Mgt or Purchasing experience with a variety of Resin, Rubber, Steel and related components.

Travel Requirements:

• Position is based in Auburn Hills, MI Corporate Offices, with weekly travel to the Caro Facility.
• Willingness for some travel to suppliers and other TI manufacturing sites