About the Company
Brembo North America, a world leader and innovator in the design and manufacturing of braking systems and components, is seeking a Raw Materials Buyer for our Cast Iron Foundry, located in Homer, Michigan.
About the Role
Responsibilities
- Responsible for a group of Raw Materials Sub-Commodities for Iron Foundry (Steel Scrap, Ferroalloys, Carburizers, Inoculants, Premix, Shoot Blasting, Chemicals etc), raw casting and aluminum semi-finished parts;
- Working in a cross functional Team with the Foundries Operations, Quality and Logistics;
- Responsible to develop, implement and continually improve purchasing strategies on Raw Materials, tools and techniques in order to maximize the company’s results;
- Developing world-class suppliers that can bring or jointly develop innovative products and solution in terms of TCO results;
- Responsible to develop and design a proper supplier base in Mexico in accordance to the guidelines of the Global Purchasing Manager, in terms of cost competitiveness, quality, service & innovation;
- Responsible to closely monitor Raw Materials market trend and develop an in-depth understanding of market dynamics;
- Responsible to identify risks and opportunities involved in each sourcing process.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree qualified preferably in Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Business or other relevant discipline.
- Out of English, Spanish or another second language is preferred.
Required Skills
- In-depth experience of Raw Materials Purchasing, at least 2 years, in a multi-country environment.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Ferrous and Non Ferrous raw materials market.
- Practical experience in buying Raw Materials within a Foundry.
- Knowledge of hedging techniques.
- Ability to work in a truly global organization.
- Proven experience of working in a fast moving and result driven environment which demands to work under pressure most of the time.
Preferred Skills
- Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving.
- Tenacity, tough-mindedness.
- Ability to demonstrate strong commitment and team working abilities.
- Strong level of autonomy.
- Results-driven.
- High level of negotiation, influencing and communication skills.
Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location
In person: Homer, Michigan
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.
