What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing-Buyer Supplier Development – Staff position at Gables Search Group?
Description
PURCHASING AGENT SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT
SALARY: $56K – $66K
VISA SPONSORSHIP: NOT AVAILABLE
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: ABSENT
REMOTE WORK: NO
We are seeking a proficient Purchasing Agent who thrives in a high-speed setting and excels in cultivating provider alliances while demonstrating extraordinary bargaining aptitude.
ABOUT THE EMPLOYER:
Our customer is a comprehensive, top-level provider to the automotive sector, with a specialty in generating lighting components, accessories, and electrical parts. Their Ohio plant encompasses illumination and mold design, production engineering, and dedicated team members in Quality, Assembly, Sales, and Customer Service units.
HOW YOU WILL EXCEL:
- Displaying strong organizational abilities
- Being meticulous in every aspect
- Utilizing critical thinking skills
- Solving issues efficiently
- Operating well both independently and within a team (creating agreement)
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Conducting research, assessment, and procurement of automotive components for each new model trial event. Establishing and choosing suppliers to guarantee consistent quality, competitive prices, and punctual delivery. Maintaining effective communication with suppliers concerning design changes for trial and serial production products.
- Generating Supplier Documentation – accords, contracts, projections, Request for Quotation (RFQ), Maker Layout Letter, etc.
- Formulating, attaining approval for, and executing purchasing strategies for specified commodities & suppliers.
- Reaching cost targets for new model and serial production through skillful supplier selection & bargaining.
- Sustain effective supplier relationship management.
- Maintain supplier documents via Q-Pulse software.
- Communicating with suppliers for RFQ, event orders, pricing, and terms
- Generate expense Pos
- Collaborate with suppliers on new model event product development
HOW YOU WILL BE COMPENSATED:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Savings with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement and more!
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
- At least one year of experience in Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering.
- Experience with Project management
- Strong time management skills
- Proficiency in Supply chain management
- Ability to negotiate logically
- Aptitude for managing expenses
- Experience in customer/supplier relationship management
- Capability to formulate and present a concise proposal
- Basic mathematical aptitude
- Proficiency in Computer skills (Microsoft Office applications), email, etc.
- Strong cost analysis skills
Desirable Skills:
- Ability to interpret blueprints.
- Capacity to collaborate within a project team to achieve company objectives.
- Understanding of international standards and involvement in international business.
- Familiarity with financial reports.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Lifting (max 40lbs) for 0.5 hours daily
- Standard Office Setting for 7.5 hours daily
- Factory Environment for 0.5 hour daily
- Occasional domestic and international travel may be necessary.
- Expected to work overtime (unscheduled) to fulfill deadlines and obligations
Salary : $56,000 - $66,000