Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Procuring direct commodity materials for our plants located across the USA.
* Negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, confidentiality agreements, engineering requirements, and other items as required with suppliers.
* Supporting the launch of new programs (i.e. for our Fuel Cell and Battery Technology activities) and business quotes with purchased material costs.
* Identifying suppliers for new business and reviewing their capabilities per engineering requirements.
* Responsible execution of the complete purchasing process for local sourcing projects from our plants' demands to RFQs and to the supplier nomination proposals.
* Providing sourcing recommendations which align with strategic goals.
* Evaluating supplier performance.
* Supporting the internal teams for cost reduction.
* Being an active part of development, implementation, and execution of global sourcing strategies in cross-functional teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Completed degree (Bachelor or Master) in the field of Economics, Industrial Engineering, or in a comparable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* At least 3 years of experience in a similar function or in supply chain management in the Automotive Industry.
* Good knowledge of purchasing processes, contract management, and strategic purchasing.
* Ability to interpret and communicate technical drawings and specifications.
* Familiarity with a range of manufacturing processes, such as metal forming and plastic injection molding.
* Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers.
* Experience in working with SAP and MS Office.
* Spanish language skills are a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Experience:
* Procurement: 3 years (Preferred)
* Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
* Plymouth, MI 48170: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plymouth, MI 48170
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