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Job Location:
Warren, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Role
As a Buyer you will be responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials supplies machinery tooling and/or services. You will be expected to actively participate in the development of a commodity strategy executing sourcing and negotiations contribute to global material budget execution and collaboration with suppliers and internal partners.
Work requires a demonstrated ability to function collaboratively display initiative an ability to assess options via analysis as well as a capability to exercise independent judgment and recommend plans of action for the larger commodity team.
What Youll Do
Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline benchmarking data strategy presentations global budget and on-time metrics
Adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
Sourcing and contracting activities that include but are not limited to:
Sourcing strategy bid list development & management
Quote analysis and review
Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components including Terms & Conditions SOR compliance technical documentation and quality alignment
Leadership sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams
Management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to the GM Audit Services requirements
Support direct material budget activities
Lead/Support supplier relationship management initiatives including Strategic Supplier Engagement and nurture relationship with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
Perform change management activities
Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews
Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions
Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Finance related field or equivalent work experience
- 2 years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing supply chain program/product management logistics or product development
- Competency Level: Demonstrates ability to execute with direction or support in the following competencies:
- Data Judgement - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
- Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience both effectively and timely
- Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive cooperative working relationships
- At a minimum has an emerging ability showcasing understanding of the process and willingness to learn and apply knowledge in the following competencies:
- Negotiation - engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
- Analytical Thinking - Consider various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts
- Results Focus - Take charge without prompting seize opportunities and deliver on time
- Workload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs
- Ability to travel 5% of the time domestically internationally
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience with commodities
- Cost analysis or manufacturing experience
- Automotive industry experience
- Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management
- Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data market trends and the regulatory environment
- Ability to understand basic engineering documents and technical drivers for the applicable commodities
- Knowledge of contract law as it applies to the purchasing processes
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Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Succession Planning
- Customer Service
- Hospitality Experience
- Guest Relations Experience
- Management Experience
- Serving Experience
- Shift Management
- Computer Literacy
- Restaurant Management
- Stocking
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