Purchasing-Buyer Supplier Development - Staff

Purchasing-Buyer Supplier Development-StaffPAY: $56K - $66KVISA SPONSORSHIP: NORELOCATION ASSISTANCE: NOREMOTE: NOOur client is looking for an experienced Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is adept at developing supplier relationships and can demonstrate exceptional negotiating skills.About The Company:Our client is a full-service, tier one supplier to the automotive industry, specializing in the design and production of lighting equipment, accessories, and electronic components. Their Ohio facility houses lighting and mold design, construction, production engineering, and dedicated associates in Quality, Assembly, Sales, and Customer Service departments.How You Will Outshine:Demonstrating solid organization skillsBeing attentive to every detailExercising critical thinkingSolving problemsWorking well independently and with a team (building consensus)What You Will Be Doing:Researching, evaluating, and buying automotive components each new model trial event. Correlating and selecting suppliers to ensure stable quality, competitive cost, and on-time delivery. Maintaining excellent communications with suppliers regarding design changes of trial and mass production products.Issuing Supplier Documents – contracts, agreements, forecasts, Request for Quotation (RFQ), Maker Layout Letter, etc.Developing, gaining approval, and executing purchasing strategies for assigned commodities & suppliers.Achieving new model and mass production cost targets through effective supplier selection & negotiation.Maintaining effective supplier relationship management.Maintaining supplier documents through Q-Pulse.Communicating with suppliers for RFQ, event orders, pricing and termsIssue expense PosDeveloping products with supplier through new model event processHow You Will Be Rewarded:Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance401K Retirement Savings with Company MatchTuition Reimbursement and more!How You Will Qualify:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business or related field or equivalent experienceMinimum of one year of experience in Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering.Project management experienceTime management skillsDemonstrated knowledge of Supply chain managementDemonstrated ability to negotiate based on logicDemonstrated ability to manage costDemonstrated ability to manage customer/supplier relationshipsDemonstrated ability to develop and present a clear and concise proposalBasic math skillsComputer skills (Microsoft Office applications), email, etc.Demonstrated strong cost analysis skillsDesired Skills:Ability to analyze drawings.Ability to work as part of a project team to accomplish the organization's goals.Familiarity of international standards and conducting international business.Familiarity with financial statements.Working Conditions:Lifting (max 40lbs) 0.5 hours per dayGeneral Office Environment 7.5 hours per dayManufacturing Environment 0.5 hour per dayDomestic and international travel may be required on occasion.Required to work overtime (unplanned and unscheduled) to meet deadlines and requirements