Job Posting for Sr. Series Buyer at Webasto Americas
Sr. Series Buyer
Location:
Auburn Hills, MI, US
Entry Level:
Professionals (3 years)
Function:
Purchasing
Type of Contract:
Job ID:
30000
Webasto Roof Systems Inc. is currently recruiting for a Sr. Serial Buyer.
If you have experience within Purchasing and Manufacturing, then this position might be right for you!
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible forspecific plant(s) in series production
Purchasing contact for our production plants
Requesting quotations for technical/logistic changes of series parts and negotiating the tool modification costs and prices
Implementing the ECAs into series production for plants
Processing capacity inquiries from projects/sales and escalating/solving potential delivery shortages/problems in cooperation with plants
Ensuring deliveries of spare parts (after EOP) and negotiating the costs in consideration of purchasing relevant factors
Clarifying and eliminating price discrepancies in SAP
Supporting by implementation of cost cut activities and supplier relocations etc.
First escalation level for plant logistic issues with supplier
Education & Experience:
Bachelor'sDegree in Engineering orBusiness Administration or related field
5 years experience within Purchasing for manufacturing; preferably automotive
Strong negotiation skills
Strong relationship skill to work within a team (leadership, reactivity...)
Manufacturing / engineering experience is a plus
SAP / Excel experience
Negotiation skills with distinctive target orientation
Analytical, interdepartmental and customer oriented thinking and acting
Knowledge in cost analysis
Strong time and project management, problem solving and continuous improvement skills
Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.
Nearest Major Market: Detroit
Salary.com Estimation for Sr. Series Buyer in Auburn, MI
$53,874 to $66,552
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