Sr Buyer

Specialty automotive manufacturer has exciting purchasing opportunity for Buyers in their facility. Buyers will be responsible for understanding design-to-cost, design-for-production, and manufacturability to help source vehicle components, negotiate contracts, and evaluate requirements.

This is a 3-6 month contract based in Auburn Hills, MI with an hourly pay rate of $42/hr.

Buyers can expect to:

-Source complex components for vehicle assembly

-Negotiate, place and administer contracts for vehicle assembly requirements

-Implement commodity strategies established by management

-Maintain supply base at optimal level

-Negotiate cost and product with potential suppliers

-Compare competitive quotes for best value

-Develop potential suppliers

-Draft complete file documentation to ensure determination of fair and reasonable pricing

-Draft and issue blanket contracts and purchase orders

-Enter and maintain all information in SAP database

The successful candidate will need:

• BA/BS degree required in a related field (Supply Management and/or Business)
• MBA preferred
• 5-7 years automotive purchasing experience required
• Strong computer and communication skills required (Word, Excel, Project, SAP)
• Teamwork and communication skills required
• Analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem solving skills required
• Willingness to do about 25% travel

For immediate review please send a copy of your resume to Ken Markiewicz at Kmarkiewicz@xfiregroup.com