Indirect Purchasing Specialist / Buyer

Finance is more than just numbers and balance sheets. It is a key partner to all other business areas, supporting them in planning, managing, and optimizing business processes. The department's main focus is on analyzing, evaluating, and presenting financial performance. A passion for finance and teamwork is at the forefront, offering excellent development opportunities.

You can look forward to these exciting tasks:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, cost savings initiatives, and value analysis projects to optimize supplier performance and reduce overall costs.
• Procure automotive components, tooling, and MRO materials while ensuring uninterrupted support of plant operations.
• Evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and service, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular communication, site visits, and collaboration on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate supply chain disruptions, resolve purchasing-related issues, and support timely production requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and the Accounting team to ensure successful project execution and timely invoice processing.
• Prepare purchasing reports, maintain procurement documentation, and support strategic sourcing and compliance activities.

This is what you bring to us:

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  2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within an automotive, manufacturing, tooling, or MRO environment.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing practices, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement processes.
• Experience working with SAP and MRP systems, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a strong focus on cost optimization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of supplier performance metrics, cost management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person:
Mario Magrini, People & Organization Detroit, MI 

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