Senior Buyer

Fulltime Opportunity For An Experienced Buyer Onsite in Troy, Michigan. Responsibilities: Lead purchasing activities for purchase components and material Work with Engineering on the initial design concept to assist with attaining target cost Inquire, evaluate and select suppliers according to the approved supplier panel, company specifications, quality expectations, and market competitiveness Conduct supplier evaluations and process audits for purchased components based on feasibility Schedule technical component reviews Evaluate and assess suppliers' quotations to ensure commercial, technical, and quality requirements are achieved. Evaluate and provide component costing based on program BOM timing Lead sourcing decision committees, in accordance with the company purchasing procedures and work with commodity buyers (regional and global) to leverage the best overall, landed costs Qualifications: B.A. or B.S in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) 3-5 years of purchasing, engineering, or business experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Tier 1 environment (cross-functional exposure preferred - technical and commercial experience) Strong negotiation, financial cost analysis, market analysis, continuous improvement, problem-solving, time and project management skills Ability to read blueprints and specifications Familiarity with Quality and Manufacturing tools such as S.P.C., Poka-yoke, Pareto Analysis, Cause-Effect Analysis Exposure or participation in VA/VE and lean activities Specialized skills in the area of strategic planning, risk analysis/management, effective research methods, benchmarking, flowcharting, brainstorming, QS-9000, ISO 14001, TS 16949 standards, interviewing, conflict resolution, and an understanding of contract law, terms and conditions, and economic factors LABINE AND ASSOCIATES, INC.