Sr. Buyer

Teijin Automotive Technologies is an innovative and full-service Tier One supplier with a global presence and emphasis in development for lightweight technologies. Teijin Automotive offers employees the opportunity to join a leading edge company within the composite material industry and enjoy the benefits offered by a growing company in North America and internationally.

Evaluate and choose sources for production components/materials

Develop Long Term Agreements with suppliers as appropriate

Place purchase orders (via QAD EE) with suppliers

Manage pricing at a Corporate level for the plants

Identify and execute cost savings opportunities

Support CSP facilities in resolution of supplier issues, lead negotiations as necessary

Interacting with CSP facilities and building strong relationships with the suppliers who support CSP plants

Work closely with Engineering to gain an understanding of program requirements / Coordinate Engineering Changes

Participates in program kickoff meetings. Works with Sales, Engineering, CSP plants personnel and supplier to ensure duties and timelines are met. Expedites as necessary.

Participates in the development of new or enhanced Purchasing policy and procedures.

Performs a variety of complicated tasks. A wide degree of independence and decision-making latitude is expected.

May participate on Supplier Quality audits.

Responsible for ensuring that customer requirements are met.

Adhere to all CSP company policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Travel up to 15% domestic and 5% international

Qualifications:

BA/BS Degree is required and concentration in business is preferred.

A minimum of ten years of automotive purchasing experience is required, preferably in the composites or metallics area.

Strong experience with QAD SE or EE ERP system.

Purchasing experience with chemicals, small components, wire harnesses, castings would be a plus and is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of and compliance with IATF-16949 requirements and procedures required