An automotive component manufacturer in the Farmington Hills, MI area is searching for a Buyer responsible for purchasing parts and managing suppliers. Sound like the job for you? Then do read on…

Responsibilities:

• Review RFQ from Purchasing Specialist and enter information
• Manage relationship with suppliers
• Work with suppliers on price quality and delivery of parts
• Analyze quotes received from suppliers and prepare quote evaluations sheets
• Negotiate costs with suppliers
• Process purchase orders for production parts
• Process requisitions
• Handle annual price reduction activities
• Help resolve quality and delivery issues

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of experience as a buyer or purchaser
• At least 2 years of experience with automotive manufacturer
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong supply chain background
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for more than 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification - some positions require drug screening and vehicle driving reports. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Supply chain: 4 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 4 years (Preferred)
• Buyer or Procurement: 4 years (Required)
• Automotive Industry: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person