The Role - As a Buyer you will be responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services. Responsible for actively participating in the development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and collaborate with suppliers or internal partners. The work is of a sophisticated nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and judgment.
Responsibilities:
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You will be responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services.
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Responsible for actively participating in development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and interface with suppliers or internal stakeholders.
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Work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and a high level of independent judgment.
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Partner with Program Managers to represent purchasing and communicate program requirements/vehicle line overview.
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Nurture relationship with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
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2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development
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Demonstrates ability to execute with direction or support in the following competencies:
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Data Judgemen t - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
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Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience both effectively and timely
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Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships
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At a minimum, has an emerging ability showcasing understanding of the process and willingness to learn and apply knowledge in the following competencies:
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Negotiation - engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
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Analytical Thinking - Consider various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts
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Results Focus - Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on time
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Workload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs
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Ability to travel 5-10% Domestically + Internationally
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SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
What Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field
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Experience with commodities
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Cost analysis or manufacturing experience
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Automotive industry experience
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Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management
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Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data, market trends and the regulatory environment
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Ability to understand basic engineering documents and technical drivers for the applicable commodities
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Knowledge of contract law as it applies to the purchasing processes
