Buyer

About the role

The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems, and LEDs. Globally headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers worldwide. Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) seeks a Buyer in the Purchasing department.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost savings initiatives such as annual price review, VA/VE, and others as assigned
• Lead Annual Price Review negotiations with existing suppliers for cost reductions
• Support VA/VE activities with suppliers and TG cross-functional groups to drive cost savings
• Negotiate price increases and tariffs with suppliers
• Implement sourcing & new program launch activities with new/existing materials
• Participate in new program launch activities with manufacturing plants, cross-functional departments, and suppliers
• Issue, collect, negotiate, and analyze RFQ's and cost breakdowns with new and existing suppliers
• Analyze and forecast Petrochemical/Metals market data for price negotiations and budget preparation
• Maintain purchase order data and ensure approvals for upcoming purchases
• Contribute to commodity strategy development
• Communicate with TG Japan (HQ) regarding global material strategies
• Participate in Purchasing's annual cost saving target setting and strategy development
• Partner with TG cross-functional groups and locations in new material development, commercial agreement strategies, commodity sourcing strategies, and cost reduction initiatives
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts
• Manage and resolve supplier issues as needed
• Travel to TG manufacturing plants and supplier as needed
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen)

Requirements

• Certifications and Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field is required, or equivalent years of relevant experience is required
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in Purchasing function is required
• Skills: Strong desire to learn all aspects of Purchasing and a willingness to expand to other commodities is required. Exposure to the development of short and long-term global purchasing strategy is preferred

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Technology Competencies

Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites is required

Work Environment

Office Environment

Additional Competencies

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills

Benefits (subject To Eligibility)

• Hybrid Work Style (if eligible)
• Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Program)
• Company Paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D
• Generous Employer Contribution to HSA
• 401K Company Match
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• Free Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Reimbursement Programs (Cellphone, Tuition, Vehicle, etc.)
• Multiple Free Wellness Programs Offered