Buyer

BUYERAbout Voltava:At Voltava people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems Android Industries and Avancez with approximately 5400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant collaborative and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing supply chain automation and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive industrial e-mobility heavy truck defense and technology sectors. Kinetyc our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom Michigan expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together we are Building A Better the Role:We are seeking a Buyer to manage customer-directed suppliers and purchased components across key automotive commodities including Chassis & Suspension Brake Systems Powertrain Steering Systems and Tire & this role you will own day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned suppliers including purchase orders pricing supplier communication program launches engineering changes and commercial issue resolution. Youll work closely with customers suppliers Engineering Quality Program Management Manufacturing Supply Chain and Finance to ensure components are delivered on time at the right cost and to the required quality is an excellent opportunity for an automotive purchasing professional to take ownership of supplier relationships and play a key role in successful vehicle programs and product You Will Do:Manage purchasing activities and serve as the primary purchasing contact for assigned customer-directed purchase orders pricing tooling orders supplier agreements and purchasing records to ensure accuracy and with customers and suppliers to maintain approved pricing sourcing direction commercial terms and program supplier quotations and pricing to identify discrepancies risks and opportunities for new product launches by tracking supplier timing tooling capacity part readiness validation PPAP and production purchasing activities related to engineering changes including supplier communication quotations pricing tooling timing and PO with suppliers and internal teams to resolve pricing invoicing delivery receiving quantity and other commercial supplier and program risks and escalate issues that could impact cost quality delivery or launch accurate purchasing data and documentation within ERP and purchasing and report pricing changes open commercial issues supplier performance and program strong relationships with customers suppliers and cross-functional purchasing initiatives that improve cost efficiency supplier performance and overall business You Need To Be Successful:3 years of experience in automotive purchasing supply chain supplier management or a related with purchase orders supplier pricing commercial documentation and ERP supporting automotive production programs launches or engineering understanding of purchasing supplier management and automotive manufacturing analytical problem-solving organizational and project-management communication and relationship-building skills with customers suppliers and cross-functional to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and make sound fact-based attention to detail and a high level of with Microsoft Office particularly Excel and ERP to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced collaborative to work in the United States without current or future visa Points If You Have:5 years of automotive direct-material purchasing with customer-directed-buy with Chassis & Suspension Brake Systems Powertrain Steering Systems or Tire & Wheel with engineering changes tooling pricing changes commercial recoveries or supplier supporting safety-critical or highly engineered automotive of APQP PPAP IATF 16949 AIAG and customer-specific with RFQs quotation analysis strategic sourcing or supplier CPM CSCP or other purchasing/supply chain :Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering Finance or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be :Up to 30% travel may be required based on business may include supplier locations customer sites manufacturing facilities and company on-site support may be required for launches supplier assessments production disruptions quality issues or supplier We Offer:We believe our team members are our greatest investment which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health dental and vision coverage retirement savings programs with employer contributions tuition reimbursement paid time off and holidays employee assistance resources and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health financial well-being professional growth and overall quality of Core Values:Voltava is committed to creating an environment where every Team Member feels welcomed respected valued and empowered to make an impact. Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each : We earn trust through every : We show up fully even when it would be easier not : We strengthen the people and places around us. Together we are Building A Better is proud to be an Equal Opportunity are committed to attracting developing and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry citizenship status sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local Voltava employment decisions are based on qualifications skills experience and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate serve our customers and achieve our and AccommodationsVoltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process please contact Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.