Buyer

Venteon is currently seeking a Buyer to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Troy, MI

Requirements of the Buyer

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field, or equivalent years of experience is required
• 1 to 4 years of experience in Purchasing function are required
• Strong desire to learn all aspects of Purchasing and a willingness to expand to other commodities is required
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2016 or newer is required
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required
• Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are required
• Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking skills, problem solving and project scheduling skills are required

Benefits of the Buyer

• Competitive salary
• Advancement potential
• Full time
• Paid time off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k

Responsibilities of the Buyer

• Drive cost savings initiatives such as annual price review, VA/VE, and others as assigned
• Lead Annual Price Review negotiations with existing suppliers for cost reductions
• Support VA/VE activities with suppliers and cross functional groups to drive cost savings
• Negotiate price increases and tariffs with suppliers
• Implement sourcing & new program launch activities with new/existing materials
• Participate in new program launch activities with manufacturing plants, cross functional departments, and suppliers
• Issue, collect, negotiate and analyze RFQ’s and cost breakdowns with new and existing suppliers
• Analyze and forecast Petrochemical/Metals market data for price negotiations and budget preparation
• Maintain purchase order data and ensure approvals for upcoming purchases
• Contribute to commodity strategy development
• Communicate with (HQ) regarding global material strategies
• Participate in Purchasing’s annual cost saving target setting and strategy development
• Partner with cross functional groups and locations in new material development, commercial agreement strategies, commodity sourcing strategies, and cost reduction initiatives
• Function in a highly collaborative environment where flexibility and teamwork are critical to success