Transform Automotive Looking for ME Buyer at Sterling Heights, MI Full Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

Amsted Automotive Group, Means TransForm Products, Sterling Heights is seeking a Buyer who will be responsible for vendor sourcing and procurement functions directly associated with the company’s needs for indirect materials and services, fixed assets and tooling, and selection of production materials and services. These products and services are to be secured at cost, quality, and delivery with competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, capital equipment, services, and/or special tools; Collaborate with responsible stakeholders in each department to plan requirements by product category/vendor, assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities for the assigned plant.
• Monitor and depurate open POs ageing over 12 months.
• Responsible for RFQ process in assigned responsibilities including Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate price and terms with 3nd and 4rd tier suppliers; recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness. Focus on consolidation activity for 3rd tier vendors.
• Participate and contribute to global procurement initiatives and purchasing meetings including products, service and freight.
• Implement cost savings proposals including alternative sourcing, spot buy efficiencies, capital cost improvement, including, but not limited to VMI, consignment, payment terms, credit card.
• Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.
• Responsible for evaluating & pushback price increase requests in coordination with Purchasing Manager & stakeholders. Follow up and manage vendors supply agreements in coordination with Purchasing Manager.
• Hold accountability for audit and IATF procurement compliance, including, but not limited to supplier selection and development, vendors’ profiles, W-9, insurance, certifications, scorecards, performance, etc.
• Adapt and promote Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Active participant in the Elimination of Waste Team Meetings
• Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives.

Support Responsibilities:

• Support Crib management
• Provide support for other plants during times of purchasing personnel absence.
• Support continuous improvements in all aspects of the procurement process and best practices.
• Commercially support production, design, quality, and/or delivery problem solving.
• Support materials management and operations to escalate with the supplier for expedited critical deliveries of purchased items in order to meet required delivery schedules.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in business administration, supply chain, economics, and/or engineering with two (2) years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control (MRP) experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced personal computer skills, mainframe operations related to ERP software, and knowledge of purchasing/accounting processes required.
• Preferred experience using SAP software (MM & PP module transactions).
• Industrial equipment purchasing experience, to include: pumps, motors, valves, electronics, etc.
• Ability to review and understand drawings, sketches and diagrams.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Desirable experience in quality & finance purchasing audits.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs

WHAT ELSE YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW

• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong computer & Microsoft office skills.
• Must be independent and an initiative taker.
• Maintain professional attitude and good work ethic.
• Working knowledge of compliance
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exhibit self-directed work habits in a highly visible office environment.

EducationPreferred

• Bachelors or better