Commodity Buyer

Job Title

Location: GRAND RAPIDS (MI)

Workplace: GRAND RAPIDS-PAULSTRA (MI-USA)

Contract Type: Permanent

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Activities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a qualified low cost supply base to support current and anticipated automotive program sourcing requirements.
• Develop rationale and provide support for supplier selection.
• Participate in or lead team in strategy development, cost savings efforts, minority business strategy, and associated reporting.
• Support Launch team through Supplier Selection, Statement of Work Negotiation, and Make vs Buy analysis.
• Support Production team when quality issues arise with components from supply base.
• Coordinate volume discount & planned productivity discounts with supply base.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Refer to Organizational Chart

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with Purchasing, Accounting, Supply Chain Management departments, and other plant and office personnel. Attention to detail and accuracy. Must have good computer skills with a working knowledge of automotive experience, technical knowledge and/or experience in the metals industry and technology. Must understand Good Communication, Negotiation, and Computer Skills in a manufacturing environment.

Education &/or Experience:

BA in Business with emphasis in Supply Chain Management, or Purchasing or equivalent; and four to six years purchasing, manufacturing, engineering related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three to five years of strong technical experience with Automotive business.

Mathematical Skills:

Basic college level math

Computer Skills:

Basic computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Software

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Employee may be required to travel.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will be in a shared office (cubicle) environment. There may be occasions where the employee will have tasks to perform in a Laboratory environment and a Manufacturing environment, where Personal Protective Equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses and Safety Shoes are required.

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation

• Enjoy an attractive salary that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions.

Comprehensive Health Benefits

• Choose from a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance options to fit your needs and those of your family.

Company-Paid Coverage

• We provide company-sponsored Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance, with the option to enhance your coverage through buy-up plans.

Generous Paid Time Off

• Recharge with competitive PTO policies that support your personal time, holidays, and overall well-being.

Retirement Planning

• Prepare for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan, featuring an employer match to help you grow your savings

Global Opportunities & Local Impact

• Be part of a company that offers international collaboration and local empowerment, giving you the chance to make a real impact while building a global career.

Hutchinson is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Hutchinson believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Employment at Hutchinson is based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for training and advancement for all employees. Hutchinson is also committed to making our application process accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

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