Buyer (Resins, Raw Materials and Die Cut)
Plymouth, MI
TRAM, Inc. – Purchasing /
Full Time All Other Position Types /
Hybrid
The Tokai Rika Group is seeking an Commodity Buyer who has strong analytical skills as well as strong skills in dealing with commercial issues, planning, negotiation and communication.
Duties:
· Commodities: Resins, Raw Materials and Die Cut
· Lead, negotiate, and coordinate all sourcing functions.
· Analyze supply base capability and quotations to determine most appropriate source.
· Manage key supplier relationships and supplier partnerships
· Develop and execute commodity strategies to support department and company goals
· Establish commodity standards: parts list, cost standards, business process work, etc.
· Negotiate costs, terms, quality, technology and delivery of materials and/or services
· Work with supply base and internal departments to achieve cost targets
· Work with suppliers on Kaizen, setting targets and implementing APR, VA/VE and cost reduction strategies
· Perform supplier assessments for localization efforts
· Monitor commodity concerns and ensure supply stability
· Maintain contracts and purchase orders and comply with internal controls
Requirements:
· Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business related fields
· 3+ years experience in auto components purchasing or related field
· Proven negotiation skills to achieve cost reduction targets
· Ability to read technical drawings and understand basic engineering documents
· Strong communication (verbal and written) and leadership skills
· Strong organizational skills, good mathematics aptitude and problem solving skills
· Willingness to travel 10 – 20%
· Must have experience with ERP software, preferably BPCS
· Highly proficient with MS Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
