Project Purchasing at Pontiac, Michigan

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development of market and decision making- analysis, evaluation, and optimization of supplier portfolio.
• Expert in sourcing new suppliers for multiple commodities such as fasteners, injection mold components, gaskets, automation equipment, metal stampings and sub-components.
• Manages supplier database ensuring information is up to date and correct.
• Supplier development & evaluation experience is needed.
• Create Purchase Requestions & Purchase Orders
• Investigate & develop potential suppliers for various applications.
• Work with sub-suppliers to maintain performance standards & expectations.
• Independent execution of cost and contract negotiations protecting company interest.
• Manage & track supplier related cost reduction initiatives.
• Identification and implementation of cost optimization potentials during serial production phase: cost/process related, resourcing/in-sourcing activities and execution of commodities strategies maintaining or improving quality of material or product.
• Calculate & manage spend amounts by suppliers.
• Support supply chain optimization to improve material flow, capture value or reduce waste in the supply chain.
• Interaction with departments to ensure continuous service and support of ongoing projects.
• Planning, investigation and coordination of purchasing activities for prototypes and complete order processing.
• Identify and implement improvement possibilities of the project and potential cost savings.
• Execute development of business planning and tool cost of prototype and volume production.
• Ensure on-time industrialization of projects supporting project management teams for the successful launch of programs.
• Participate in technical discussions and cost saving negotiations with suppliers- including VA/VE opportunities through-out the launch.
• Spearhead BOM Management & enter data as required within a timely manner.
• Other duties may be assigned detrimental to the goals and objectives of the organization.

Skills:

• Experience with Project purchasing required
• Strong negotiation skills (terms, pricing & invoice payments)
• Expert in the development of new suppliers & eliminating risk during the process
• Self-motivated, demonstrated work ethics and result oriented
• Familiar with SAP system preferred but not mandatory
• Microsoft office skills (Outlook, Word,Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and others)
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and meet deadlines

Qualification:

• College education is preferred but not mandatory
• Position is On-Site with some travel to be expected
• 2-5 yr. experience as a professional in purchasing (injection molding, resins, components, seals, gaskets, and equipment)
• Experience in CAPEX and machinery procurement is an advantage