What are the responsibilities and job description for the Indirect Buyer Specialist position at Metalsa?
Job Description
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
Indirect Buyer MRO
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.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITY
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 the 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 by 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 by 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 payments, 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
Industrial / Systems / Mechanical Engineering, International Commerce, Business, or other relevant 4-year degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
2-5 years of Procurement (Strategic Sourcing / Purchasing / Supply Chain), or equivalent related experience required
Experience within the automotive industry preferred
Experience managing multiple commodities preferred
Experienced with project management preferred
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
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 (planning systems)
Familiarity with import / export processes
Microsoft Office expert
What is in it for YOU?
As part of the Metalsa team, you will benefit from great compensation and benefits package!
- Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid Holidays
- Excellent Benefits Plan!
Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance
