Indirect Buyer Specialist

About Metalsa: We are a global company with 60 years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com

Metalsa’s Mission: To move the world more efficiently while protecting the environment and ensuring long-term economic and social value generation for our stakeholders.

Metalsa’s Vision: To become a leading mobility manufacturer of chassis and electrified solutions for the automotive, trucking, and off-highway industries.

What does a day in life look like?

Mission: Contribute to achieving Metalsa’s business objectives through the efficient sourcing and procurement of cost-competitive, high-quality indirect materials and services in the quantity, form, and timing required to support operational needs.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Identification and Development: Identify and/or develop an optimal, rationalized (“right-sized”) supply base that is stable, highly competitive, and well-positioned in terms of total cost, responsiveness, quality, delivery, geographic proximity, technological capabilities, and the ability to provide innovative solutions that support Metalsa’s current and future supply needs.

Pricing and Commercial Terms Negotiation: Execute the request for quotation process for assigned indirect materials and services in accordance with user requirements. Negotiate pricing, service levels, and commercial terms to drive the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while supporting operational needs and sustaining quality levels in accordance with Metalsa and customer requirements.

Operational Execution: Ensuring compliance with established Metalsa authorization levels, executing Purchase Orders and delivery agreements with selected suppliers. Conduct order follow-up activity as required, including expediting delivery, arranging invoice payment, and resolving discrepancies or escalations.

Inventory Planning and Management: Reduce inventory costs and ensure service levels by managing the MRO replenishment process. Based on consumption, lead times, minimum lot and/or package sizes, calculate and maintain appropriate reorder points in the MRP system. Implement consignment arrangements where possible. Reduce redundancy through standardization of products purchased.

Cost Reduction/ Quality Initiatives: Lead/ participate in cost reduction initiatives and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) improvement projects with suppliers and key operational stakeholders.

Supplier Performance and Relationship Management: Manage supplier relationships and develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers. Hold suppliers accountable for high-performance levels and drive continuous improvement.

Records and Confidentiality: Document activity and retain historical files that are organized, accurate, and accessible to designated Metalsa staff as needed, while maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality within Metalsa and with the supply base.

Education & Experience:

• Industrial/ Systems/ Mechanical Engineering, International Commerce, Business, or other relevant 4-year degree.
• 2-5 years of Procurement (Strategic Sourcing/ Purchasing/ Supply Chain), or equivalent related experience.
• Experience within the automotive industry preferred.
• Experience managing multiple commodities preferred.
• Experience in materials planning or inventory management preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Negotiation
• Financial analysis
• Knowledge of the automotive industry
• Technical knowledge of assigned commodities
• Total Cost Evaluation techniques
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Familiarity with import/ export processes
• Microsoft Office expert

Administrative & Human Skills:

• Strong leadership skills
• Effective communication
• High integrity
• Customer focused
• Results driven
• Innovation and change management
• Analytical problem-solving
• Long-term planning
• Conflict management
• Working in a matrix environment.

What is in it for YOU?
As part of the Metalsa team, you will benefit from a great compensation and benefits package!

• Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid Holidays
• Excellent Benefits Plan!
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance
• Paid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Advancement Opportunities & Training Programs
• Access to continuous learning platforms provided.
• Other Discounts & Perks!

EEOC Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Procurement: 3 years (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Roanoke, VA 24019 (Required)

Work Location: In person