General Description

• Support purchasing activities relating to sourcing and services related to Commodity purchasing (Multiple process suppliers related to commodities).
• Ensure purchasing support to supplier quality activities is adequate.
• Provide guidance to buyers for purchasing related activities.
• Develop Commodity strategy for supplier improvement

Responsibilities

• Can replicate roles from Level I & II buyer, plus:
• Ensure supplier is maintaining agreed upon contractual agreements including cost and capacity.
• Evaluate Injection molding (Cosmetic, Structural, and assembly) supply base cost model and work together with Costing department to establish North America Standard.
• Lead Injection molding supply pool strategy and supplier source ability status together with Supplier quality.
• Lead post SOP cost savings initiatives with strategic supply partners to meet North American profit goals.
• Lead supplier VA/VE process in Post SOP stages.
• Can audit suppliers’ process for cost reduction opportunities and lean manufacturing.
• Work Closely with each assembly plant to address outsourcing strategy of tooling and molds.

Job Requirements

Work Experience

• 5-6 years’ experience in automotive materials or purchasing
• Experience in identifying and developing a Supplier Panel.

Education

• College degree required in relevant field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use various Microsoft based programs and or MRP programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding process requirements and terminology (e.g., PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Process Validation, Mold Flow Analysis
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong Problem-solving ability.