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Specialty automotive manufacturer has exciting purchasing opportunity for Buyers in their facility. Buyers will be responsible for understanding design-to-cost, design-for-production, and manufacturability to help source vehicle components, negotiate contracts, and evaluate requirements.
This is a contract role with possibility of extension or direct hire with a pay of $65K annually.
Due to the governmental basis of the work, only US Citizens will be considered.
There is a Covid-19 vaccine requirement for this opportunity.
Buyers can expect to:
-Source complex components for vehicle assembly
-Negotiate, place and administer contracts for vehicle assembly requirements
-Implement commodity strategies established by management
-Maintain supply base at optimal level
-Negotiate cost and product with potential suppliers
-Compare competitive quotes for best value
-Develop potential suppliers
-Draft complete file documentation to ensure determination of fair and reasonable pricing
-Draft and issue blanket contracts and purchase orders
-Enter and maintain all information in SAP database
Sr. Buyer
South Bend, IN US
Posted: 12/10/2022
2022-12-10
2023-03-09
Industry: Procurement
Job Number: 36541
Job Description
Specialty automotive manufacturer has exciting purchasing opportunity for Buyers in their facility. Buyers will be responsible for understanding design-to-cost, design-for-production, and manufacturability to help source vehicle components, negotiate contracts, and evaluate requirements.
This is a contract role with possibility of extension or direct hire with a pay of $65K annually.
Due to the governmental basis of the work, only US Citizens will be considered.
There is a Covid-19 vaccine requirement for this opportunity.
Buyers can expect to:
-Source complex components for vehicle assembly
-Negotiate, place and administer contracts for vehicle assembly requirements
-Implement commodity strategies established by management
-Maintain supply base at optimal level
-Negotiate cost and product with potential suppliers
-Compare competitive quotes for best value
-Develop potential suppliers
-Draft complete file documentation to ensure determination of fair and reasonable pricing
-Draft and issue blanket contracts and purchase orders
-Enter and maintain all information in SAP database
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will need:
- BA/BS degree required in a related field (Supply Management and/or Business)
- MBA preferred
- 5-7 years automotive purchasing experience required
- Strong computer and communication skills required (Word, Excel, Project, SAP)
- Teamwork and communication skills required
- Analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem solving skills required
- Willingness to do about 25% travel
For consideration apply today, or email your resume directly to bstonge@xfiregroup.com for immediate review!