What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer / Contract Manager - Indirect Procurement position at Subaru of Indiana Automotive?
Buyer / Contract Manager
Indirect Procurement
Company Overview :
Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. or "SIA", located in Lafayette, Indiana, is the only Subaru vehicle manufacturing facility outside of Japan. SIA is a 4.4 million square foot automotive OEM - meaning our manufacturing process begins with coils of steel and ends with the high-quality vehicles you see out on the roads. We employ 6500 Associates, both production and administrative, all under one roof.
SIA is the safest automotive manufacturing plant in the United States and is also a pillar in the community due to its numerous fundraising activities held onsite, donations to local charities and plentiful volunteer opportunities. SIA is a frontrunner in environmental conservation being the first Zero-Landfill automotive manufacturing plant and the first to have its campus designated a backyard wildlife habitat. SIA has grown tremendously since its 1989 beginnings and continues to be an example of success within the automotive industry.
Outline of Duties :
- Negotiate and lead service contract negotiations, work with legal, and support ongoing commercial issues
- Indirect Parts sourcing activity (strategy, analysis, negotiation; target and schedule achievement)
- Indirect Parts cost reduction activity (strategy, analysis, negotiation; target and schedule achievement)
- Daily activity and support for supplier quality, delivery, development, AP / AR, service parts
- Ability to lead third party contract sourcing and develop contracts to mitigate cost and risk
- Works closely with suppliers and departments to resolve issues critical to the supply chain
- Ability to receive and analyze information (cost evaluations, commercial issues, risk mitigation, strategic sourcing)
- Report and gain approval for activities to upper management (Sourcing, Contracts, Cost Reduction, Projects)
- Continuous development of skills, performance, and workmanship
- All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.
