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Sr. Commodity Buyer/Procurement Specialist
Greater Columbus Ohio area
A Global OEM Manufacturer is looking for a Sr. Commodity Buyer to join their team.
Position Summary:
The Sr. Commodity Buyer is responsible for the assigned auto part’s (increased complexity) piece price, investment, and annual cost reduction, all of which have significant impact on financial performance. Establishment of part and supplier strategies through understanding of the Global and North American supply base, manufacturing process and critical part design elements. Considering input from key stakeholders, propose the selection of the best cost, quality, development, and delivery supplier. Effectively manage Team level project roles.
Key Accountabilities:
- List the key accountabilities that must be carried out to fulfil the job purpose.
- Develop, gain approval, & execute purchasing “Model and Supplier Strategies” for assigned commodities/suppliers between 8~10 suppliers with $300M ~ $500M in annual spend.
- Research and monitor industry trends (sourcing, technology, market price) for development of Model or Supplier Strategies.
- Gain consensus on new model supplier selection, managing multiple model developments through correlation activity with design.
- Responsible for accurate and timely supplier selection & BOM maintenance.
- Responsible for building supplier relationships 30.
- Establish and achieve logical new model cost targets through supplier selection/negotiation with Supplier, Design (complex commodities).
- Responsible for achieving annual mass production cost improvement goals (ACR), between $7M ~ $12M.
- Ensure accurate and timely quotation processing to ensure efficient payment to suppliers at Mass Production timing.
- Effectively manage projects that support business needs (ACR, GML, Diversity).
- Create and implement continuous improvement activities to support lean practices.
- Mentor and develop entry level associates.
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Talk today to your Compass Tech recruiter. If the immediate job opportunities from our 100 active client companies is not readily apparent, CTI’s team will stick with you to find the right opportunity, or guide you to improve your process to find success. And via that, a brighter career path.
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