Senior Buyer

Fulltime Opportunity For An Experienced Buyer Lead purchasing activities for components and materials. Onsite in Troy, Michigan.Responsibilities: Lead purchasing activities for purchase components and materialWork with Engineering on the initial design concept to assist with attaining target costInquire, evaluate and select suppliers according to the approved supplier panel, company specifications, quality expectations, and market competitivenessConduct supplier evaluations and process audits for purchased components based on feasibilitySchedule technical component reviewsEvaluate and assess suppliers' quotations to ensure commercial, technical, and quality requirements are achieved. Evaluate and provide component costing based on program BOM timingLead sourcing decision committees, in accordance with the company purchasing procedures and work with commodity buyers (regional and global) to leverage the best overall, landed costsQualifications: B.A. or B.S in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial)3-5 years of purchasing, engineering, or business experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Tier 1 environment (cross-functional exposure preferred - technical and commercial experience)Strong negotiation, financial cost analysis, market analysis, continuous improvement, problem-solving, time and project management skillsAbility to read blueprints and specificationsFamiliarity with Quality and Manufacturing tools such as S.P.C., Poka-yoke, Pareto Analysis, Cause-Effect AnalysisExposure or participation in VA/VE and lean activitiesSpecialized skills in the area of strategic planning, risk analysis/management, effective research methods, benchmarking, flowcharting, brainstorming, QS-9000, ISO 14001, TS 16949 standards, interviewing, conflict resolution, and an understanding of contract law, terms and conditions, and economic factors