Senior Buyer

Amsted Automotive, SMW Manufacturing, Taylor, is looking for a vendor sourcing and purchasing functions directly associated with the AAG operations requirements for MRO and Outside Services. These products and services are to be secured at cost, quality, and delivery with competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards. The Sr. Buyer will also be responsible for creating, updating Purchase Orders, Scheduling Agreements and returns as needed to support plant operations

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Initiate purchase orders and scheduling agreements in all tier vendors and amendments for assigned purchasing categories; Collaborate with responsible stakeholders in each department to plan requirements by product category/vendor, assure timely execution of product and services purchasing activities for the assigned plant(s).
• Monitor, replace or eliminate open POs ageing over 12 months.
• Responsible for RFQ process in assigned responsibilities including Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate price and terms; recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.
• Participate and contribute to the global procurement initiatives and purchasing meetings.
• 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 to evaluate & pushback price increase requests in coordination with Sr. Sourcing Manager for MRO and Outside Services & stakeholders. Follow up and manage vendors supply agreements in coordination with Sr. Sourcing Manager for assigned product categories.
• Hold accountability for audit and IATF procurement compliance, including, but not limited to: supplier selection, supplier performance tracking and development, vendors’ profiles, NDAs, W-9, insurance certificates, scorecards, etc.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Operations to negotiate optimal cost and delivery for Indirect Material.

• Support strategies in development of alternate indirect material suppliers to minimize sourcing risks and meet current and future needs. Monitors price by product and vendor to predict and account for financial fluctuations.
• Assist Sr. Sourcing Manager to implement SAP purchasing process improvements.
• Create and maintain partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement.
• Understand company-wide needs and evaluate incumbent suppliers or possible new suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the sourcing and purchasing processes.
• Manage ongoing relationships and resolves conflicts or delays with suppliers.
• Visit suppliers' facilities, as necessary, to qualify them as new sources or commercially support production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems solving.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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 and materials groups, design, quality, and/or delivery problem solving as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW

• Advanced personal computer skills, mainframe operations related to ERP software, and knowledge of purchasing/accounting processes required. Mainly Advance experience using SAP software (MM & PP module transactions), Excel, Word, Power Point
• Commodities purchasing experience, to include but not limited to indirect (pulp and paper, PPE, cutting tools, perishable tooling).
• Ability to review and understand specs, drawings, sketches and diagrams.
• Desirable experience in quality & finance purchasing audits
• Demonstrate strong savings initiatives implementation
• Desirable experience in 4DX, Six Sigma projects & quality certifications such as ISO/TS/IATF.
• Incoterms, Import / export & compliance process experience
• Experience in writing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skill set.
• Second language desirable
• Ability to travel when required, specifically AAG plant locations
• Demonstrated knowledge of Purchasing and Supply Chain Fundamentals

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

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