Buyer

Essential Functions of Job:

• Collaborate with EIC (Equipment Integration Center) leadership to understand and forecast component & service requirements for EIC manufactured/supported equipment & tooling.
• As necessary, search for alternative solutions for component/services that do not meet required timing/needs from w/in China.
• Support the ‘make vs buy’ process for equipment and tooling matching EIC competency.
• Manage/issue NA/EU PO’s from EIC NA/EU to EIC China for items sourced to them.
• Execute purchasing requests from EU/NA EIC engineers for components that will be delivered to EU and NA EIC hubs for assembly (RFQ, nomination and SRF process management, sourcing). This includes orders entered/managed through YF’s 3rd party purchasing agent, DSSI.
• Support invoice and payment matters for EIC-related supplier PO’s.
• Collaborate with EIC and logistics department to get machines and tooling from China landed onsite, support lead time tracking and arrival confirmation onsite.
• Support search and development for local third-party supplier support for EIC projects.
• Manage suppliers’ disputes and claims. Support YF-internal plant/AME/EIC concerns with the ongoing push for continuous improvement and world-class equipment/tooling and service.
• Support AP buyers to get the best price for global components and service.
• Support EIC team/projects in both NA as well as EU.
• Lead global frame contract for components, work with team to build components strategy

Suppliers Development:

• Research global and regional supplier resources like machining, components, installation and commissioning, with focus to Low Cost Country a suppliers’ list for different regions.
• Collect suppliers’ performance on programs with EIC engineers.
• With commodities that apply, manage the NA/EU and potentially global YF/Supplier pricing agreements. These may include key global suppliers like ABB, Fanuc, and Keyence. This list will adjust with time/experience.

Saving:

• Components global alignment to get cost down.
• Saving between machine refurbishment and new machines.
• Savings w/in YF pricing agreements with suppliers such as ABB, Fanuc, and Keyence.

Qualifications

• Bachelors level degree, supply chain management or similar.
• Minimum 1 year experience within the industry, automotive or commodity related, purchasing experience, operational and strategic industry.
• Knowledge of purchasing systems and procedures.
• Practice good communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Planning, negotiations, and contract management experience.
• Practical technical knowledge of Purchasing and ERP systems.
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations well.
• Manage and maintain required documentation.
• Practice good project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):

• Computer proficient (Word, Excel, typing)
• Office Equipment proficient (Fax, Scanner, Copiers, Printers, etc.)
• High communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to comprehend and retain technical knowledge
• High level of concentration skills, multitasking abelites, and quality assurance