Buyer/Planner

Location: Belmont, Michigan, USA

About the role

As a Buyer/Planner at MAHLE, you will oversee supplier/subcontractor contract negotiations, issue purchase orders and/or EDI releases for materials/services, and manage supplier relationships. This is a highly visible role and the face/voice of MAHLE to our supply base. You will be highly analytical, able to influence action by conducting analysis, negotiate contracts with suppliers, manage inventory, interface with quality on stock issues, and work within a budget. Time management is critical, as some projects may have tight deadlines and shifting priorities, which can generate high-stress situations. You will collaborate as part of a team to offer the best alternatives, assist in resolving supplier issues, and support a lean culture by ensuring supplier orders are transparent, enabling efficient inventory turns and service responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier/subcontractor contract negotiations
• Issue purchase orders and/or EDI releases for materials/services
• Manage supplier relationships and act as the primary point of contact for MAHLE’s supply base
• Conduct analysis to influence decision-making and negotiate contracts
• Manage inventory and interface with quality teams on stock issues
• Work within a defined budget
• Resolve supplier issues and support a lean culture
• Ensure transparency in supplier orders for efficient inventory turns and service responsiveness
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, using analytical and reasoning skills
• Write and present detailed reports
• Promote and follow the business unit’s Core Efforts and Values

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field, or 8 years of direct experience in a similar role and industry in lieu of education
• 2 years of direct related experience preferred
• Strong computer skills in SAP
• Experience with statistical analysis and ability to identify and anticipate stock issues
• Self-motivated, self-starter, and enjoys challenges
• Excellent attention to detail, conscientious, and diligent

Skills

• Problem-solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Ability to write and present detailed reports
• Strong time-management skills, especially under tight deadlines and changing priorities
• Collaborative team player, always seeking to find better solutions

Benefits

We offer a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal and career development opportunities.