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Buyer - OEM

RECARO Automotive North America, Inc.
Clinton, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Talent Overview :

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Buyer in the Detroit Metro Area. In this role, you will be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for our automotive business that will include : processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with inventory teams and management. The Buyer will work with product development staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand. The Buyer should be analytically minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget. Knowledge of sales and marketing principles is advantageous. The ideal candidate must have 3 years of working experience as a Buyer within the automotive industry or related field and a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field. Qualified candidates may contact me directly privately via LinkedIn messaging. Competitive pay and benefits.

Job Summary :

  • Ability to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers.
  • Primarily focuses on negotiating contracts, processing purchase orders, evaluating data and supplier management.
  • Responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors.
  • General understanding of purchasing policies and procedures, purchasing related laws, agency, legal and ethical obligations.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Working knowledge of supplier terms and conditions, ability to negotiate (tactics, techniques, and strategies).
  • Working knowledge of how supply strategies fit into corporate strategies.
  • Evaluate cost breakdowns to identify opportunities to reduce overall cost.
  • Target cost book management.
  • Impact of time value of money calculations.
  • Execute commodity strategies to support the product development team.
  • Able to communicate effectively.
  • Good time management and effectively works as a part team.
  • Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
  • Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
  • Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
  • Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
  • Manage supplier statements of work.
  • Requirements & Qualification :

  • Proven working experience as a buyer; preferably within the automotive industry.
  • 3 years of relevant experience in related field.
  • Experience working at (or directly supporting) an Automotive OEM is preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field.
  • Excellent computer and software skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
  • Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Occasional travel.
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