Commodity Buyer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing turbocharger components in pre-PPAP stage.
• Complete ownership of assigned Suppliers’ management (investigation, supplier review, audit, approval, onboarding, etc.).
• Quote and source production materials.
• Issue RFQ, receive, review, and analyze supplier quotes.
• Visit suppliers, negotiate terms and conditions of business with suppliers.
• Negotiate and secure annual cost reduction for assigned commodities.
• Make tactical and strategic sourcing decisions.
• Keep record of price changes and process changes and keep Supplier Database up to date.
• Support or lead APQP activities for assigned suppliers/commodities
• Summarize supply chain related information and data, and present reports to company management.
• Aid Production control, QA and Accounting in resolving supplier related issues.
• Review and approve supplier invoices in the company’s payment system and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Serve as back up for MRO Buyer as needed.
• Serve as back up for customer tooling database management.
• Follow-up on PO status and delivery dates.
• Participate in the Global Sourcing Team activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by MTEA management.

Required Qualifications

• B.A/B.S. Degree.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to occasionally move or lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit throughout the workday.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime/weekends if needed.
• Ability to travel (domestically and internationally) as needed, including travel for extended periods.
• Must be able to obtain travel passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Min 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred.
• Experience in purchasing casting and machined components, stamping parts, fasteners, and electronic components is preferred.
• IATF Supplier Auditor Certification is preferred.
• Experience with Procurement module of SAP system is preferred.
• Foreign language ability (Japanese or Spanish) is preferred.