Commodity Buyer

Responsibilities Develop a qualified low cost supply base to support current and anticipated automotive program sourcing requirements. Develop rationale and provide support for supplier selection. Participate in or lead team in strategy development, cost savings efforts, minority business strategy, and associated reporting. Support Launch team through Supplier Selection, Statement of Work Negotiation, and Make vs Buy analysis. Support Production team when quality issues arise with components from supply base. Coordinate volume discount & planned productivity discounts with supply base. Other duties as assigned. Supervisor Responsibilities Refer to Organizational Chart. Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education &/or Experience: BA in Business with emphasis in Supply Chain Management, or Purchasing or equivalent; and four to six years purchasing, manufacturing, engineering related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three to five years of strong technical experience with Automotive business. Mathematical Skills: Basic college level math. Computer Skills: Basic computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Software. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Employee may be required to travel. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will be in a shared office (cubicle) environment. There may be occasions where the employee will have tasks to perform in a Laboratory environment and a Manufacturing environment, where Personal Protective Equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses and Safety Shoes are required. Benefits Competitive Compensation Enjoyan attractivesalarythatreflectsyourskills,experience, and contributions. Choosefroma range ofmedical, dental, and visioninsuranceoptions to fityourneedsandthoseofyourfamily. Company-Paid Coverage Weprovidecompany-sponsoredLong-TermDisability, Short-TermDisability, LifeInsurance, and AD&DInsurance,withthe option toenhanceyourcoveragethroughbuy-up plans. Generous Paid Time Off RechargewithcompetitivePTOpoliciesthatsupportyourpersonaltime,holidays, andoverallwell-being. Retirement Planning Prepareforyourfuturewithour401(k) retirement plan,featuringan employer match to helpyougrowyoursavings Global Opportunities & Local Impact Be part of acompanythatoffersinternational collaboration and localempowerment,givingyouthe chance tomakea real impactwhilebuilding a globalcareer. Hutchinson is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hutchinson believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Employment at Hutchinson is based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for training and advancement for all employees. Hutchinson is also committed to making our application process accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonableaccommodationsupon request. Hutchinson is committed to protecting your personal data and adhering to data protection regulations, including the GDPR. We collect and process your data to provide our services and manage our operations, with measures in place to ensureitssecurity. You have rights regarding your data, including access and erasure. Please refer to our full Privacy Policy for more details and contact information for data protection matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr TotalEnergies Group