Buyer

Responsibilities: Manage the procurement of automotive components, raw materials, and indirect supplies to support production requirements and customer demand. Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with company objectives for cost, quality, and delivery performance. Monitor inventory levels and material requirements, collaborating with production planning teams to ensure material availability while minimizing excess inventory. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating pricing, contracts, lead times, and service agreements. Evaluate supplier performance through KPI tracking, quality metrics, and delivery performance, implementing corrective actions as needed. Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and logistics teams to support new product launches, engineering changes, and production initiatives. Analyze purchasing trends, market conditions, and material costs to identify savings opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks. Support production schedules by proactively addressing material shortages, supplier constraints, and logistics challenges. Ensure accurate purchasing records, inventory transactions, and material planning data within the ERP system. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on supplier development, inventory optimization, and supply chain efficiency. Prepare reports and presentations related to purchasing performance, cost reduction initiatives, supplier metrics, and inventory management. Maintain compliance with company policies, automotive industry standards, and customer-specific requirements.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.5+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience within an automotive manufacturing environment. Experience procuring direct materials, production components, and supplier-managed inventory. Working knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, production scheduling, and inventory management principles. Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Plex, QAD, or similar platforms. Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of cost savings and supplier performance improvements. Ability to interpret production forecasts and material requirements planning data. Experience supporting lean manufacturing, just-in-time (JIT), and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and supplier networks.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 annually, based on experience

Schedule: Monday through FridayIf you are a results-driven procurement professional seeking an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply today. Submit your current resume for immediate consideration. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled