Buyer L3

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description & Skill Requirement:
We are looking for an experienced Buyer L3 with strong purchasing/procurement and contract experience, preferably within the automotive or R&D environment. The candidate should be comfortable managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and interpreting basic CAD drawings for automotive and prototype parts.
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of relevant purchasing, procurement, or contracts experience.
• Specialized experience in purchasing and/or contracts.
• Experience with SAP is required.
• Experience with CAD drawings, particularly automotive and prototype parts.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other technical software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel and work overtime as required.

Core Capabilities:

• Strong coordination and project support skills in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to manage open Purchase Orders (POs) and track multiple items simultaneously.
• Experience working cross-functionally with designers, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities within an R&D environment.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Communication & Professional Skills:

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Comfortable interacting with suppliers and internal customers.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve issues and follow tasks through to completion.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• SAP experience.
• Ariba / SAP Business Network experience for supplier communication.
• Automotive industry experience.
• Basic CAD drawing interpretation.
• Ability to view drawings and extract part information.
• No CAD manipulation experience is required