Buyer Purchasing (Remote Position)

Tokai Rika Group

The Tokai Rika Group is seeking an Commodity Buyer who has strong analytical skills as well as strong skills in dealing with commercial issues, planning, negotiation and communication.

Manage key supplier relationships and supplier partnerships

Establish commodity standards: parts list, cost standards, business process work, etc.

Negotiate costs, terms, quality, technology and delivery of materials and/or services

Perform supplier assessments for localization efforts

Requirements Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business related fields

3+ years experience in auto components purchasing or related field

Ability to read technical drawings and understand basic engineering documents

Willingness to travel 25 – 35%

Must have experience with ERP software, preferably BPCS

Highly proficient with MS Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

TRAM, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Plymouth, MI, TRAM, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. TRAM was founded in 1986 and currently employs 2,500+ people at our 5 locations.

We manufacture automotive components such as switch-related products (window regulators, headlights, cruise control, turn signals, multifunction and HVAC switches), security and safety-related products (shift levers, steering wheels, steering locks, seat belts, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys).

Shift your career into drive and help TRAMmake the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.

TRAM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information about our companies, please see our web site at

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