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Product Launch Buyer

DSJ Global
Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Product Launch Buyer

Job Description :

A leading player in the automotive industry, dedicated to innovation and excellence, is looking to bring on a Product Launch Buyer. Their state-of-the-art 300,000 square foot plant in Asheville, NC, is at the forefront of automotive manufacturing. They are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our clients. As they gear up for new OEM manufacturing in 2026, they are looking for a talented Product Launch Buyer to join their dynamic team and contribute to their exciting new projects.

If you're interested in growing with one of the most successful and respected motor vehicle manufacturing companies, please explore the responsibilities and qualifications below.

Product Launch Requirements :

  • Requires a four-year degree in business or engineering; and 2 - 5 years purchasing experience (automotive environment desired).
  • ERP / MRP experience preferred (SAP a plus).
  • Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding, and cost breakdown.
  • Industry Knowledge Preferred or an understanding of automotive processes and components.

Product Launch Buyer Responsibilities :

  • Negotiate long-term agreements for series production components.
  • Strategize the purchasing of automotive and industrial components locally and globally with support of the Global Commodity Managers.
  • Create / develop new cost reduction ideas YOY using Design for Value (DfV) techniques, VA / VE, Design for Manufacturing (DfM), Design for Assembly (DfA), lean concepts, etc.
  • Reduce year over year (YOY) costs through aggressive negotiations, resourcing, market test, Value Analysis, Long Term Agreements (LTA), Business Incentives (BI), Annual Improvement Factor (AIF), as well as supplier bundling and / or dual sourcing.
  • If you're interested in this position, then please don't wait to apply for this incredible opportunity.

    Company Description

    DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.

    Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.

    With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.

    We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.

    Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

    Company Description

    DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients. Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe. With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources. We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome. Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

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