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. Responsible for actively participating in the development of commodity strategy sourcing/negotiations global/regional material budget execution and collaborate with suppliers or internal partners. The work is of a sophisticated nature involving a considerable amount of initiative analytical work and judgment.
Job Description:
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
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
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
Masters degree in Supply Chain Management Business or related advanced degree a plus
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