Buyer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Purchase and procure production and indirect materials in accordance with company requirements.
• Average supplier quotations, EFQs, pricing proposals, and commercial terms.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, tooling costs, and supplier agreements.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders while ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support quality, delivery, cost, and service objectives.
• Maintain supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and responsiveness.
• Identify and evaluate alternative suppliers to support business continuity and supply chain stability.

Cost Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead cost reduction and value improvement initiatives through supplier negotiations and souring strategies.
• Analyze purchasing data, supplier performance, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support annual budgeting and cost tracking activities for purchased material.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, delivery, and operational efficiency.

New Program Launch Support

• Support new product launches through supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, and procurement activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Manufacturing teams during launch activities.
• Assist in ensuring supplier readiness to support program timing and production requirements.

Systems, Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, sourcing documentation, supplier agreements, and reporting metrics within the ERP system.
• Prepare purchasing reports, cost analyses, and supplier performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, customer requirements, and applicable automotive industry standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of pricing, supplier agreements, and other sensitive business information.