Purchasing Buyer

Job Description Job Description Shift: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Work Arrangement: Monday - Thursday in office; Friday remote Employment Type: 6 month Contract on W2 (Potential Temp to Hire) Summary: You will be responsible for sourcing automotive parts/materials, negotiating with suppliers, reducing purchasing costs, managing supplier performance, and ensuring materials are sourced on time and at the best total cost. Daily tasks/duties and department interactions: Formulate annual business plans to achieve cost reductions and year-over-year performance improvements. Obtain and analyze supplier quotes to determine best value and recommend global sourcing solutions based on data and facts. Develop, communicate, and track commodity strategies using commodity strategy templates and capability matrices. Prepare documentation for sourcing councils, including total landed cost analysis covering duty, freight, packaging, surcharges, payment terms, and other financial factors. Maintain control of multiple projects, anticipate and resolve roadblocks, and support successful part PPAP and product launches. Monitor technical review progress with cross-functional teams, ensure OISRs are updated, and track program milestones. Understand the financial and strategic impacts of supplier negotiations and optimize value through effective negotiation strategies. Prepare and review complete RFQ packages and negotiate basic contract terms in accordance with the company's standard Terms and Conditions. Monitor supplier performance, audit results, corrective actions, and compliance with agreements. Conduct regular supplier performance reviews with key stakeholders and track savings projects, forecasts, and actual results. Understand supplier surcharge mechanisms and procurement and quality supplier metrics. Work proactively with other departments to identify opportunities to reduce inventory requirements. Manage supply chain workflows and eliminate non-value-added activities. Identify process deficiencies and develop comprehensive recommendations for process improvements. Support and lead improvement activities involving DOS, Benchmarking, VA/VE, Lean, Resourcing, LPP analysis, and Value Stream Mapping. Promote cost reduction initiatives with key suppliers and share best practices across the organization Experience Preferred: 3–5 years of procurement/direct buying experience. Automotive purchasing experience required. Professional Supply Chain certification preferred. Strong understanding of procurement and supplier quality metrics. Understanding of blueprints and technical specifications. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and negotiation skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlines effectively. Ability to work independently and make effective decisions with limited guidance. Strong cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills. Ability to effectively communicate and work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Willingness to travel approximately 10%. Education Preferred: Four-year degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or Engineering (Product or Manufacturing preferred). Company Description With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit Company Description With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr