17 Feb
Program Buyer
Michigan, Orionchartertownship , 48362 Orionchartertownship USA

Vacancy expired!

Title: Program Buyer

Area: automotive systems

Openings: 1

Location: Lake Orion, MI

Candidate relocation: Yes, the company will pay a relo package to move qualified candidates to the Detroit area.

Travel percentage: TBD, minimal

Position: Full Time Direct Hire / Permanent

Bonus: yes, discretionary, typically around 10%

Benefit package: very generous

Educational requirements: Bachelor of Science minimum (Masters preferred)

Reports: BMS SW Manager

Start Date: immediate opening, February 2021

Interview process: 3 step

Experience: 8+ years of purchasing

Position Summary

Advanced Purchasing Lead / Sr. Program Buyer will manage purchasing activities for purchased components and material as a key member of the Project Cross Functional Team. This individual will manage and effectively communicate timelines for all purchasing activities to meet project milestones and purchasing deliverables. The position will act as functional lead, supporting a development process and work in close collaboration with program management, engineering, quality, business development and manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Represent Purchasing organization in the cross functional team from conception of program till end of life.
  • Support the business segments and cross functional team on business pursuits for all purchased components and assist in cost estimating pre-quotations.
  • Coordinate with purchasing team the source selection and kick off purchased components to meet or exceed the awarded program cost, quality, and delivery.
  • Support cross functional team initiatives around lead time reduction and cost improvements.
  • Develop recovery plans for components late deliverables.
  • Communicate supplier risks in regard to the launch of a program to cross functional team.
  • Maintain relevant Purchasing reports as required for management review.
  • Maintain regular feedback to management regarding the status of each project.
  • Support adherence to all statutory regulations concerning health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as the company sustainable development program.
  • Demonstrate commitment to the principal of continuous improvement.
  • Able to purchase and negotiate a large numbers of component commodities, equipment, MRO etc.
  • Assist in special assignments.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain from four-year college or university
  • Minimum of five years' experience in the purchasing for the automotive industry
  • Able to work within a project team environment
  • Battery module background preferred but not necessary
  • MRP system experience (Plex Preferred)
  • Understanding of electrical components, plastics, metal fab, casting, coatings, machining, MRO purchasing, tooling, and fixturing etc. for low volume to high volume programs
  • Strong cost management skills
  • Knowledge of statutory regulations concerning health, safety, and environmental standards
  • Continuous Improvement Team involvement
  • Strong Project Management experience
Send your resume for consideration to Tamika Mareno:

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