Supply Chain / Procurement / Buyer / Purchaser

Purchasing, Machinery & Raw Materials

This position will function to provide support to the Machinery & Raw Materials department.

Raw & Indirect material purchase/cost analysis/cost reduction:

Learn to become a commodity expert, develop deep understanding of material types, applications, suppliers and competition in the field, contribute to development of AISIN NA Raw Material strategy.

Coordinate and analyze total volume usage, spend, and forecasts for material suppliers.

Detail quotation analysis for all cost drivers; total supply chain analysis.

Cooperate closely with cross-functional team to execute purchasing activities with suppliers, investigate potential suppliers when necessary.

Assess prospective suppliers for new model programs and localization activities.

Support commodity Purchasing team with (Raw) material cost inputs, and cost reduction activities.

Analysis of various inputs and conditions from cross-functional departments to find cost savings opportunities.

Responsible for document control for material RFQ’s, LOI’s, ECI’s, quotations, and sourcing documentation.

Learn to negotiate prices, delivery schedules, payment terms, confidentiality agreements, master purchase agreements, changes in process, terms, engineering requirements, and other items as required with suppliers.

Work with design team to identify new, local, or advanced materials for mass or cost savings.

Support development of intelligence activities regarding the competitor and supplier information, (i.e. new products, product and process improvement, VA / VE, profit improvement, cost reduction, etc.).

Function as a key person to compile / summarize / analyze and communicate necessary data and develop summary and status documents / materials.

Support development of cost estimations for engineering analysis, business opportunities and other needs as directed.

Support the launch of new programs, including tracking prototype / trial materials.

Assist to develop effective plans and strategies for material cost control.

Establish & control documented activity plans as necessary.

Develop and execute short-term and long-term plans with other purchasing groups, engineering, and other teams.

Experience in raw/indirect material purchasing for manufacturing processes.

Experience in automotive industry with understanding of standard job functions and requirements within the industry.

Experience in multi-cultural environment, preferably Japanese-based.

Fluency in English with additional language skill in Japanese, Chinese, German, and/or Spanish.

Education/Training/Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, other Applied Science, or Purchasing Supply Chain Management is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Business or other non-technical area is acceptable based on proven technical skill.

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