Buyer @ Purchasing Department

Buyer- Advanced Purchasing
We are currently in search of a Buyer- Advanced Purchasing to join our Purchasing department of the Marquardt Group in our location Rochester Hills (USA).
The Advanced Purchasing Buyer is responsible for the execution of all purchasing requirements in the product development process. They will be responsible for the procurement of various commodities including plastic parts, electronic parts and stampings.
Serve as the single point of contact for Purchasing/Supply Chain within the cross-functional program team
Manage RFIs/RFQs process, quote analysis, and secure competitive pricing to maximize total value of ownership
Manage and track purchasing milestones in alignment with the overall product development lifecycle (e.g., Act as functional lead supporting a structured project development process, working in close collaboration with commodity buyers
Utilize organization-wide purchasing policies and ensure compliance
Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics and systems
Maintain all required records of purchases, prices, and deliveries
Serve as purchasing subject matter expert in areas related to changing material and commodity market conditions
Coordinate all purchasing activities with global purchasing organization
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field. Technical or Supply Chain degree preferred

• Previous experience with automotive or electronics products
• Experience with SAP ERP is required
• Ability to work within a cross-functional, globally matrix, project team environment
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, tooling specifications and electronics material specifications, and technical standards
• Previous experience of purchasing Electro-mechanical switches is highly preferred
• Flexibility - You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolve.

Partnership - You are the excellent team player, able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results.
Innovation - You want to support Marquardt in pursuing new and game changing technology.
Innovative products and diverse customer base.
Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time.
Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with matching).
Support and resources to continue learning and training.
Tuition reimbursement program.