What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at Neapco?
Global Steering Systems, LLC (“GSS”) a subsidiary of Neapco, is a high-volume global manufacturer of automotive components, primarily intermediate shafts. We supply our products to the world’s leading auto manufacturers. We are a global company with international manufacturing facilities located in China, Poland and have over 300 employees working in our 180,000-square foot Watertown location. Our global business is built on a solid foundation of commitment not only to each other and our customers, but also to our core values of safety, performance, sustainability, and responsibility.
GSS is currently seeking to fill the full-time position of Sr. Buyer. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships and procurement processes. This position will report to the GSS Sr. Supply Chain Manager based out of our Farmington Hills, Michigan, Global Headquarters. This position may be based out of either the GSS Watertown CT facility or the Neapco corporate headcounters in Farmington Hills, MI.
Job Description: Senior Buyer
Key Responsibilities
GSS is currently seeking to fill the full-time position of Sr. Buyer. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships and procurement processes. This position will report to the GSS Sr. Supply Chain Manager based out of our Farmington Hills, Michigan, Global Headquarters. This position may be based out of either the GSS Watertown CT facility or the Neapco corporate headcounters in Farmington Hills, MI.
Job Description: Senior Buyer
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue Requests for Quote (RFQs), evaluate total cost options, and present sourcing recommendations for capital equipment and production components.
- Negotiate cost, terms, quality, technology, and delivery for materials, equipment, and/or services.
- Place and maintain purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate procurement.
- Analyze global market conditions and trends to support sourcing decisions.
- Develop and execute commodity and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Conduct make vs. buy analyses and drive implementation in support of corporate cost reduction goals.
- Support new program launches and serve as a liaison with internal stakeholders on critical supplier issues and change management.
- Manage supplier performance, proactively identify risks, and develop and implement mitigation plans.
- Develop, document, and continuously improve procurement processes.
- Perform Supplier Development Engineering (SDE) duties to strengthen and improve the supply base.
- Apply supplier quality knowledge to support 8D problem-solving, conduct quality audits, and ensure adherence to part specifications and engineering prints.
- Minimum of five (5) years of purchasing and supply chain management experience, including negotiating with suppliers and managing the supply base post-sourcing
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong project management skills
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally with a potential of travel being up to 25% of the time
- Bachelor’s Degree required with focus in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Engineering