Sr Specialist Tech Purchasing

DescriptionWhat awaits you:Receive Statements of Work (SOWs) from AME/MS teamsPrepare RFQ packages using the TP applicationInterface with suppliers to ensure alignment with Kautex standards and on-time quote submissionConduct internal quote review meetings to validate supplier quote conformity and technical alignmentLead supplier negotiations using should-cost analysis, cost history, and benchmarking toolsPrepare sourcing recommendations for approval by the Director TP or Sourcing CommitteeUpon approval, notify stakeholders and initiate project kick-off with AMEApprove requisitions in Ariba, ensuring key commercial terms are includedDrive supplier development, establish service contracts, and support cost reduction initiatives (including low-cost country sourcing)Manage supplier performance through capacity planning, timeline optimization, and crisis support (e.g., alternate sourcing, stock search, third-party resources)QualificationsWhat you’ll need to succeed:BS Degree: Engineering: Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Supply ChainAbility to lead meetings and drive towards solutions with suppliers requiredAbility to understand and interpret engineering drawings requiredExperience interfacing with suppliers manuf tooling and machines requiredA base understanding of how machines work is requiredAn understanding of how blow molded parts are produced is a plusExperience in the automotive industry a plusComputer Skills: MS Office, SAP/ Ariba, MS Project requiredAbility to travel to USA, Canada, Mexico: plants & suppliers requiredJob Field: Supply ChainJob Type: ExperiencedSchedule: Full-timeShift: First ShiftJob Level: Individual Contributor