Buyer, Commodity Purchasing

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, ((filter2)), USA


What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for a Buyer to join our Purchasing team in Canton, Michigan. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization.


What you will be doing:

This position supports the team in performing the key commercial aspect of purchasing such as supplier selection, price negotiation, new material coordination, global coordination, and VA/VE lead working with Affiliate procurement, engineers and global purchasing members as well as supports the development of the Purchasing and Commodity strategies.

• Support the cost reduction objective set for each performance year by developing cost reduction strategies with each supplier
• Support the selection and sourcing of suppliers that are part of the strategic supply base and meet program commitments
• Conduct market tests and price reduction / cost control re-negotiations for maintaining cost competitiveness as required
• Interface to suppliers as required
• Support global sourcing efforts
• Support the negotiation of the "Yazaki Purchase Terms and Conditions" with each supplier
• Support Advanced Purchasing with cost reduction strategies or sourcing of new suppliers to support new programs
• Support the selection of alternate sources of supply to ensure continuity, consistency of quality and competitive pricing
• Ensure compliance with suppliers to support QCDE (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Environmental)
• Champion for SCR (Supplier Change Request)
• Process ERFQ's thru GPBD (Global Purchasing Data Base) system
• Maintain existing contracts in GPBD
• Conduct supplier review meetings, providing meeting minutes
• Ensure data integrity of Purchasing cost reduction road map
• Issue Tooling Purchase Orders, obtain photos from suppliers to support Business Unit payment

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Preferred 2+ years for Buyer, 5+ years for Sr. Buyer
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Business/financial acument

What we can provide you:

• A collaborative learning environment that will help you reach your maximum potential
• A diverse team of experts
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• An engaging and supportive work culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule
• Hybrid work model

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.