Commodity Buyer jobs in Ann Arbor, MI
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- Tenneco
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Plymouth, MI
FULL_TIME
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Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
Key responsibilities:- Understand and effectively communicate to internal / external stakeholders global business trends & drivers (technological, market dynamics & business footprints)
- Segment and define supply base to support trends and drivers
- Collect cost breakdowns from incumbent and potential new suppliers to enlarge pricing structure knowledge and visibility
- Develop and define commodity strategies to achieve corporate, purchasing & BU goals / objectives
- Should include supply base rationalization, development & spend management/segmentation for geographic considerations, Best Cost Country (BCC), Localization objectives, BU/plant-specific needs, new technologies, marketing/product strategies and cost management goals
- Facilitate commodity strategy meetings to cross-functional/cross-business audience
- Act as the Business Plan, forecast and strategic plan manager for the BU
- Utilize commodity expertise and Commodity strategies to create/update Business Plans and Strategic Plan Metrics: incl. Cost reduction, interim negotiations, BCC objectives, supplier performance objectives, advanced technology drivers
- Serve as single-point-of-contact for Plan development, forecasts, and reconciliation.
- Provide recover mechanisms for cost drives, when necessary
- Develop Supplier Partnerships/Strategic Alliances as necessary to support/enhance commodities strategies
- Serve as focal point for escalation of all supplier relationship issues
- Drive supplier approval process
- Maintain supplier status relating to scorecards, business drivers and developmental needs (where applicable)
- Manage/drive commodity review of projects for all relevant commodity activities
- Manage ad hoc cross-functional teams (incl. BU and Purchasing functions)
- Manage/drive supply base consolidation and rationalization to increase negotiation leverage and efficiency
- Capitalize on all purchasing opportunities, future & current, to create the highest leverage across commodities
- Set negotiation strategy and direction for commodity negotiation settings, include appropriate team members
- Manage cost recovery, as necessary
- Drive cash flow improvements initiatives (payment terms negotiations, consignment stock agreements, stock level rationalization, shortening LT, etc.)
- As Contract Sponsor, negotiate, create, maintain & enforce all commodity supplier contracts
- Maintain price tables and/or manage requisitions for pricing related to commodity contracts/negotiations
- Determine contract turnover levels and related criteria for approval. Store contracts according to Federal-Mogul Corporation policy
- Coordinate with Corporation legal team to ensure contractual obligations minimize risk to the Company
- Purchasing participant on Advanced Technology projects related to commodities – negotiate upfront with supplier technology partners to mitigate downstream risk
- Utilize Advanced Technology knowledge to set technological direction for commodity strategies
- Able to accommodate BU/plant-specific and geographical commodity requirements.
- Comply with the safety and environment requirements and responsibilities.
Ideal candidate experience:Skills and capabilities (leadership and/or functional):- Possess knowledge of supply market trends and characteristics (e.g., associations, trade publications and indexes, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient experience in the use of Microsoft Office Software, with advanced level ability in the use of Excel & Power Point
- Fluent in English language, any other language skills will be a plus
Qualifications/ certifications:- Business School Degree / degree in engineering with knowledge in Materials Management or Logistics. A Master Degree would be an asset
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Purchasing/Procurement and / or a Materials Management related field with a preference towards high volume manufacturing related Non- Ferrous Metal, Chemical, Resins, Fibers, Rubber, & Mineral industries
- Demonstrated background and proven experience with high level supplier negotiations and materials management
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. - 8 Days Ago
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- National Food Group
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Novi, MI
FULL_TIME
- Buyer 3 Are you hungry for a fast-paced, purchasing negotiator, and team-oriented food buyer position? Would your negotiating skills give politicians a run for their money? Have you ever been commende...
- 21 Days Ago
Buyer
- Eden Foods
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Clinton, MI
FULL_TIME
- Eden Foods - Clinton, Mich. (Lenawee Co.) seeks reliable, straightforward, knowledgeable help to manage supplier relationships/inventory. The position is based in Clinton. Minimal travel is possible. ...
- 24 Days Ago
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- Testek Inc
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Wixom, MI
FULL_TIME
- Established in 1969, Testek is the leader in Aerospace and Aircraft Component Test Equipment. Testek is a small company with approximately 170 team members, with the headquarters located in Wixom, Mic...
- 1 Month Ago
Commodity Manager [Hybrid]
- The Shyft Group USA, Inc
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Plymouth, MI
FULL_TIME
- Commodity Manager [Hybrid] | The Shyft Group, Inc. | Plymouth, MI Regular Employee | Salary Exempt Who we are At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty...
- 22 Days Ago
Commodity Manager [Hybrid]
- The Shyft Group
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Plymouth, MI
FULL_TIME
- Commodity Manager [Hybrid] | The Shyft Group, Inc. | Plymouth, MI Regular Employee | Salary Exempt Who we are At we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our p...
- 22 Days Ago
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Commodity Buyer
- Tenneco
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Southfield, MI
- Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipm...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Commodity Buyer
- SCN - Search Consulting Network
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Detroit, MI
- Do you have at least 5 years of Tier 1 Automotive Commodity Purchasing Experience? Do you have experience buying Casting...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Commodity Manager Metal Components
- Joyson Safety Systems
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Auburn Hills, MI
- Together we save lives! The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in the design, de...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Commodity Buyer
- MAHLE, Inc
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Farmington Hills, MI
- SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the Commodity Buyer is to coordinate the implementation of savings projects by strategic...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Commodity Manager Metal Components
- Joyson Safety Systems
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Auburn Hills, MI
- Together we save lives! The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in the design, de...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Commodity Buyer
- Tenneco
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Southfield, MI
- Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipm...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Commodity Buyer
- Scn - Search Consulting Network
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Detroit, MI
- Do you have at least 5 years of Tier 1 Automotive Commodity Purchasing Experience? Do you have experience buying Casting...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Commodity Manager
- SCN - Search Consulting Network
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Novi, MI
- Do you have at least 2 years of Tier 1 Automotive Commodity Purchasing Experience? Do you have experience with buying Pl...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census recorded its population to be 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan.
Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan. The university significantly shapes Ann Arbor's economy as it employs about 30,000 workers, including about 12,000 in the medical center. The city's economy is also centered on high technology, with several companies drawn to the area by the university's research and development infrastructure.
Ann Arbor was founded in 1824, named for wives of the village'...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Commodity Buyer jobs
$58,226 to $79,907
Ann Arbor, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago
were up 1.3% from a year ago
What does a Commodity Buyer do?
Commodity Buyer in Charlotte, MI
Communicate and apply quality and engineering concepts at a high level with both internal and external resources, as required.
March 19, 2023
Commodity Buyer
Support development and implementation of plans with cross functional partners to meet annual goals which include supplier strategy, productivity/cost-reduction, lead-time reductions, consignment/Kanban implementation, PPV (Purchase Price Variance), inventory reduction, working capital improvement, supplier quality along with AOP (Annual Operating Plan) KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
December 26, 2022
Works with Merchants to identify upcoming impacts to sales and ensure the corporation in areas related to product distribution, customer ads, weather events, store relocations, and new store openings.
February 25, 2023
Manage the data related to assigned materials, including budget and price variance forecasts, volume reconciliations and developing visibility to impact of change to all raw material requirements.
March 07, 2023
Monitor and forecast commodities markets trends and issues and determine potential risks, opportunities and actions for Ford to achieve supply continuity and best value.
March 17, 2023
Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing processes to include supplier selection techniques, request for quote, negotiation and sourcing decision.
March 25, 2023
Drive & innovate supplier improvements and performance by identifying and implementing solutions to business problems, and cross-functional within assigned categories.
March 29, 2023
Acts as top commercial agent for with responsibility for all purchased material / service costs.
April 30, 2023
Develop optimal number of suppliers across assigned commodity(s), including appropriate mix of local suppliers to achieve best plant service with flexibility and companywide strategy.
May 06, 2023
Lead supplier development along with commodity strategy to have complete documents including but not limited to Ducommun NDA, Terms and Conditions, support commodity leaders in LTA preparation and negotiation.
May 18, 2023