Automotive Plastics - Buyer

Position: Automotive Plastics – Buyer
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Metro Detroit
Duration: Direct Hire
Remote work: Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 remote days, after training
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:
The buyer will support in the selection, development, and management of the supply base for materials, parts, components and systems by collaborating with Sales, Engineering & Program Management, this role requires the ability to analyze and negotiate quotations and agreements, maintain competitive pricing, summarize data, and make recommendations for new suppliers based on total cost, capabilities and performance. The buyer will prepare RFQs for new business and multi-year production requirements, support the commercial development and launch of new and existing programs (including APQP, supplier selection process, BOM administration, etc. The buyer must identify and drive cost savings opportunities and events while also supporting new assigned tasks as required. In addition to supporting reporting, data collection and monitoring using the various Client systems.

Primary Roles/Responsibilities:
• Support supply chain performance key metrics tracking. Including APQP, gate workbook administration, support program launch reviews and associated metrics.
• Also support data collection, review for accuracy, and reporting of key monthly metrics utilizing various Client operating systems. Also including ongoing supplier status tracking, updating and reporting.
• Knowledge in the following:
 Plastic injection and blow molding for application to interior and exterior automotive parts.
 General automotive production methodologies and terminology.
• Maintain knowledge of all market conditions that may affect the company and advise the Management of trends and the potential impacts on the company.
• Explore available technology or material developments. Organize and share internally.
• Possess analytical ability with demonstrated to collect and analyze product costing and trends.
• Exercise competitive tension to secure best possible product costs, delivery terms, etc.
• Prepare and deliver effective product costing support that enhances the overall financial position of the Company.
• Support minority / diversity business strategy or develop a strategy in conjunction with each division’s requirements for their customer base and internal metrics.
• Manage assigned production suppliers or commodities including:
­ Commercial and performance issues.
­ Supplier process optimization.
­Prelaunch production supplier deliverables (Production Trials, Capacity, Quality and Packaging Deliverables).
Provide support to other operational areas, including but not limited to: Production Control, Quality, Engineering, and others as required regarding purchasing and supplier related issues.
Perform other duties as required

Required Skills/Competencies:
• Bachelor’s degree in a Business (Purchasing / Supply Chain Management Preferred) -OR- technical field preferred with 3-4 years of experience.
• Experience with procurement and development of automotive parts & materials.
• Materials: Plastics
• Mfg. methods: blow molded / injected molded
• Overall solid understanding of Automotive production methodologies & terminology
• Experience in planning and strategy development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and achieve results.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Skilled in MS Office Suite applications, SharePoint, Power BI, and experience with ERP systems.
• Must have good verbal and written communication, analytical, and presentation skills
• Effective organization and reporting ability.
• Active participation in other work groups and projects as assigned.
• Work as team member and participant in other groups and activities.
• Heavy data analytical skill set

SUPERVISION REQUIRED:
• Expected to function with minimal supervision, reports to Procurement Manager.
• Indirect interaction with other corporate level leadership, as required.

Travel: Yes
Passport needed: Yes, mandatory
Percentage of Travel: 10%
What locations: Within USA, Canada, and Mexico. Visiting suppliers, plants etc. as needed

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Our client is unable to financially sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this opportunity currently.

Great company to start and grow your career with, excellent growth opportunities