Buyer Direct

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee all Program Procurement activities and execute decisions in line with customer demands and commodity strategies.
• Manage the Suppliers within the assigned programs throughout program life (Request for Quotes RFQ, change management, contract negotiations, payment queries, dispute resolutions etc.).
• Perform cost analysis on goods purchased through competitive bidding, and/or cost breakdown analysis.
• Purchase goods, materials, and services that meet or exceed the cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Utilize strategic sourcing practices to select best value suppliers, and execute sourcing as specified by internal processes.
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with program targets and requirements.
• Communicate and support to mitigate escalated supply problems which may impact our business operations.
• Comply with internal systems such as YF IOS, PMP, etc. to meet audit requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support of Make or Buy decisions.
• Actively seek and implement opportunities for cost reductions, quality improvements, and speed of delivery with suppliers for the overall benefit of the company and our customers.
• Lead discussions with suppliers on changes to product, processes or cost that will affect the agreement or relationship.
• Identify risks in the supply chain, and drive solutions to mitigate risks.
• Support as an interface between suppliers and other departments at Yanfeng.
• Enforce the supplier’s compliance with the contracts.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Area of Study: Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• *Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry or commodity / operational / strategic related procurement experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of purchasing systems and procedures.
• Practice good communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Planning, negotiations, and contract management experience.
• Practice 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.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees

• Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.