Commodity Buyer jobs in Michigan

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Development of market and decision making - analysis, evaluation, and optimization of supplier portfolio.

·       Manages supplier database ensuring information are up to date and correct.

·       Identify and evaluate requirement and needs, create contracts, issues Pos and, as well as invoice verification.

·       Assist MP&L on deliverables that are at risk and held supplier accountable.

·       Independent execution of cost and contract negotiations protecting company interest.

·       Collect and track supplier related cost reduction.

·       Identification and implementation of cost optimization potentials during serial production phase: cost/process related, resourcing/in-sourcing activities and execution of commodities strategies maintaining or improving quality of material or product.

·       Support of production and R&D through appropriate purchasing service (Spend).

·       Support supply chain optimization to improve material flow, capture value or reduce waste in the supply chain.

·       Interaction with departments to ensure continuous service and support of ongoing projects (Strategy).

·       Planning and coordination of purchasing activities for prototypes and complete order processing.

·       Identify and implement improvement possibilities of the project and potential cost savings.

·       Participation in change process of technical documentation, technical and cost-side coordination with suppliers.

·       Execute development of business planning and tool cost of prototype and volume production.

·       Ensure on-time industrialization of projects.

·       Prepare and realize technical discussions and cost saving negotiations with suppliers- and VA/VE during project ramp up.

·       Spearhead BOM Management.

·       Lead supplier communication relating to quality and delivery related issues that requires escalation.

·       Other duties maybe assigned detrimental to the goals and objectives of the organization.

Skills:

·       Strong negotiation skills (terms, pricing, and transport).

·       Self-motivated, demonstrated work ethics and result oriented.

·       Proficient with SAP system (Materials Management at minimum) - Preferred

·       Microsoft office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and others).

·       Ability to communicate effectively and concisely.

·       Ability to work in a fast paced, startup environment.

·       Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and meet deadlines.

·       Great entrepreneurial spirit and can work with less supervision.

Qualifications:· 

·       2-5 yr. experience as a buyer for direct materials (resins, components, seals, gaskets, and others).

·       Additional experience in CAPEX and machinery procurement is an advantage.

·       Ability to travel as needed 10%-20%.

·       Relevant industry related certifications.

·  BS Engineering, Business, Purchasing or Supply Chain.