Category Buyer

Akkodis is seeking a – “Category Buyer (Agency Talent Pipeline)” for a Contract position with a client located in Dearborn, MI (Hybrid).

Pay Range: $28 - $30/hr. (The rate/salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.).

Role Summary

We are seeking highly motivated professionals to join our Purchasing organization through an Agency Talent Pipeline. This posting will be used to identify candidates for multiple current and future Category Buyer opportunities supporting our Direct Purchasing, Indirect Purchasing, and Services Purchasing teams.

Selected candidates will participate in a common interview process and may be aligned to specific commodity, service, or purchasing organizations based on business needs, qualifications, and experience.

As a Category Buyer, you will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, supporting commercial negotiations, and driving value for the organization through cost, quality, delivery, and risk management initiatives.

Responsibilities may include:

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, products, or services.
• Leading supplier selection, sourcing, and negotiation activities.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Managing supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting cost reduction and productivity objectives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Program Management.
• Analyzing market trends, supplier capabilities, and commercial opportunities.
• Supporting business continuity and supply chain risk mitigation activities.
• Preparing recommendations and presentations for management review.
• Driving compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.

You'll Have

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Economics, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, supplier management, manufacturing, engineering, operations, or related business functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Even Better If You Have

• Strategic sourcing experience.
• Supplier negotiation experience.
• Automotive, manufacturing, logistics, technology, or industrial industry experience.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and commercial contracting processes.
• Project management experience.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, APICS, or similar credentials.

What You'll Receive

• Through this talent pipeline, candidates may be considered for opportunities across:
• Direct Purchasing
• Supporting the sourcing and management of production materials and components used in vehicle manufacturing.
• Indirect Purchasing
• Supporting procurement of goods and services that enable business operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance