Sr. Buyer

We have a great client that is looking for Buyers in Auburn Hills, MI!

These are contract with potential to go to direct hire.

Due to the governmental basis of the work, only US Citizens and Green Card 

Holder will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate/source multiple vehicle components and systems for new vehicle development builds that meet down-select source requirements
• Support production procurement team throughout launch and sustainment of military vehicle program
• Elevate, and gather metrics on critical production and procurement issues to Senior Manager to assist in risk mitigation
• Work closely with engineering and design on rapid component design changes and sourcing/delivery impact assessment
• Ensure ITC (International Trade Compliance), ITAR, FAR/DFARS, are strictly followed, as well as associated Price Analysis Packages fully completed upfront
• Negotiate with suppliers NDA’s, Bailment, TAA’s, Development Agreements, T&C’s, and IP foreground/background
• On board new suppliers and ensure completion of onboarding documentation
• Maintain commodity specific preferred / new supplier list or scorecard for vehicle program office
• Complete Sourcing Strategy Plan reviews on critical items, assist Senior Manager in Sourcing Board execution
• Complete and obtain approval for PO file documentation ensuring determination of fair and reasonable pricing
• Issue SAP PO’s and ensure approved file packages are uploaded
• As core Integrated Product Team (IPT) member, balance multiple IPT's to achieve schedule/budget objectives for program
• Identify and resolve supplier open issues, risks, and performance concerns
• Manage continuous SCM exchange of information to keep team, suppliers, and SCM group up to date
• Attend and manage multiple meetings including IPT, Program Management, SCM staff, and supplier meetings
• Track and meet metric requirements including but not limited to: Open Requisition’s, RFQ’s issued/closed, source on time, writeup completions, PO’s and Stock Transfers completed, target to actual cost performance
• Assist Accounts Payable with promptly tracking / resolving open commitments and invoice variance
• For complex service/development PO’s, crosscheck invoices against actual supplier quote/SOW to ensure contractual performance is achieved
• Work closely with existing or new suppliers on new technology introductions and development projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, - equivalent experience considered.
• CPSM/CPM, and/or MBA preferred.
• Professional Certification (CPSM and/or CPSD) by the Institute of Supply Management is preferred
• Must have at least 4 years of procurement experience, self-motivated, takes initiative
• Experience in negotiation in automotive or defense industries
• Experience in working successfully in cross-functional groups
• Analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem-solving skills required
• PowerPoint creation and presentation of detailed sourcing analysis required
• High level of internal and external communication
• Ability to read prints/understand basics of component manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities required
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to continuously analyze problems, recommend, and implement solutions
• Show effective customer service with internal departments and end corporate customer
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• Self-motivated and takes initiative/ownership
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• SAP S4 experience preferred