Automotive Fasteners Purchasing Specialist Buyer (On-Site)

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Fasteners Purchasing Specialist / Buyer to join our in-office this procurement role you will manage and optimize our strategic sourcing of automotive fasteners and metal components. You will leverage your hands-on background in purchasing technical drawing interpretation and automotive manufacturing standards to secure high-quality components negotiate competitive agreements and collaborate with international suppliers.

Note: A Purchasing Specialist with the ability to communicate in German is considered a strong asset for our European manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing: Execute end-to-end procurement of metric fasteners nuts bolts and specialized metal components tailored to automotive manufacturing requirements.
• RFQ & RFP Management: Lead supplier quote processes performing comprehensive commercial and technical evaluations to ensure optimal total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical engineering blueprints and manufacturing drawings ranging from basic component specs to complex multi-view assemblies.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations regarding pricing volume commitments lead times and quality agreements to maximize cost savings.
• Supplier Performance: Monitor vendor performance tracking delivery reliability quality metrics and adherence to international standards.
• Compliance: Ensure the full compliance of all procured fasteners with public engineering standards including ISO DIN ASME and SAE.
• Automotive Quality Standards: Align procurement activities with core automotive quality standards and production processes including PPAP APQP and IATF 16949.
• MRP / ERP Systems: Utilize Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to manage inventory targets track purchase orders and forecast material demand.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Quality Engineering Production and Logistics teams on-site to resolve supply chain disruptions.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Blueprint Interpretation: Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Fastener Procurement: Minimum 3 years of dedicated experience purchasing and sourcing fasteners (nuts bolts threaded components and specialized hardware).
• Automotive Supply Chain: On-the-job experience sourcing precision metal parts specifically within the automotive manufacturing industry or a related industrial sector.
• Logistics Knowledge: Solid understanding of automotive manufacturing processes Just-In-Time (JIT) logistics and strict automotive quality documentation.
• Systems Experience: Proven track record of hands-on experience utilizing MRP/ERP systems for material planning and procurement.
• Industry Standards: Advanced familiarity with public standards governing fastener geometry materials and testing (ISO DIN ASME SAE).
• Communication: Excellent negotiation interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to resolve conflict.

Preferred Qualifications

• Language Skills: German language proficiency (spoken and written) to facilitate direct technical and commercial communication with European suppliers.
• Leadership: Previous leadership experience or cross-functional team coordination within a manufacturing supply chain.

Additional Information :

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan and company matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Performance bonus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time