COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client company is currently looking for a BYUER or Senior BUYER at the Superior Township, MI and is the design, technology and engineering arm for all North American models of the Korean-based Automotive Group.

JOB TITLE: Buyer or Senior Buyer
JOB LOCATION: Superior Township, MI
SALARY: $65,000-$75,000

JOB SUMMARY

Administer the Purchasing process from Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders including Request for Quote process. Select vendors and negotiate pricing for all the Company purchases greater than $1,000. Verify goods and services ordered have been received. Continually improve the purchasing process and target savings on purchases. Process packing lists and invoices for Goods Receipt. Resolve invoice discrepancies prior to Amendment.

ESSENTIONAL DUTIES and RESPONSILBILTIES

• Administer and monitor the Company’s Purchasing process. Review Purchase Requisitions (PR) submitted by requestors,
identify vendors, negotiate pricing.
• Collaborate with engineering departments to facilitate their purchasing requirements
• Review PRs for completeness, including required signatures, attached quotes and pre commitment letter if required.
• Research and identify vendors for Purchase Requisitions using supplier contacts, past orders, Internet research, and recom
mendations from requestors.
• Negotiate prices with vendors – develop target pricing using information from quotes, benchmarking, Internet research, etc.
Contact vendors and negotiate acceptable price, targeting an overall savings.
• Execute Request for Quote process for key purchases. Formulate strategy, develop a Scope of Work and Pricing Matrix for
the Request for Quote package, select bidders list, and submit RFQ to bidders with a specified deadline for responses.
• Review bids, manage the Technical Evaluation process, and make recommendations for award to be sent to President or Pur
chasing Manager for final approval depending on dollar amount of purchase.
• Verify that goods and services purchased have been received by physically viewing goods or work products and the associ
ated invoice.
• Assist in reconciling contract disputes for unacceptable goods or services by negotiating commercial terms for settlement.
• Manage the activities of the Purchasing Assistant Buyer – oversee work activities, process, quality of work, and evaluation
process.
• Continually improve the Purchasing process by developing systems and procedures to increase efficiency, time to process,
and cost savings. Document purchasing process and any process improvements, train the Company’s Requestors and new
hires.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and yearly reports regarding key activities, timing and savings.
• Document key or unusual vendor decision with Administrative Report.
• Act as point of contact for internal and external audits of Purchasing. Review process and documentation with auditors.
• Interface with the Company Legal Team as required on contractual and other issues.
• Assist in developing standardized RFQ process, supplier quality survey, standardized terms & conditions and assist on
semi-annual purchasing newsletter and modifying and updating the Company’s vendor database.
• Create and present technical reports as assigned.
• Travel up to 10% of time.
• Verify packing lists and invoices for Goods Receipt in SAP system to enable tracking of delinquent invoices.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies prior to Amendment by evaluating rejected invoices from the Finance Team before sending to
Requestor for resolution (PR Amendment).

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUREMENTS

• Knowledge of Automotive Industry parts and components for all departments – Engineering
• Design, Powertrain, Design Center, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, Vehicle Evaluation, Facilities, etc.
• Research purchasing experience preferred
• Knowledge of Purchasing principles and practices
• Knowledge of Negotiation principles and practices
• Experience reviewing and editing contracts required
• SAP experience preferred

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance or related field
• 5 years experience as Buyer in the Automotive Industry preferred
• Experience working in culturally diverse team environment

REQUIRED SKILLS
• Expert negotiation skills
• Proficient Project Management skills
• Proficient skills in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficient skills with SAP preferred
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Expert data analysis skills and problem resolution skills

BENEFITS

• Medical/ Dental Insurance/Vision Coverage
• Paid vacation
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Fuel Allowance Program

Resume sent to:
Brian Park
iseeconsulting114@gmail.com