Mindlance
Title: Buyer III
Location: 100% onsite at Hemlock Solar Plant (1885 N Orr Rd, Hemlock, MI 48626)
Interview Process: Panel Teams Interviews for initial interview. 2nd interview may be either via Teams or onsite. Candidates must be local and within commutable distance to Hemlock plant. Nonlocal candidates will not be considered at this time.
Required experience: 5 years as a Buyer for a Manufacturing Facility. Bachelors strongly preferred (manager will consider candidates without a bachelors who have additional years experience).
Role Purpose: Leads the development and execution of Global Supply Management (GSM) Strategic Sourcing strategies, policies, tactics and objectives for assigned complex global commodities that align and are linked with the business units, commercial, supply chain and manufacturing strategies. This role is focused on supporting the MT&E division managing capital equipment purchases, supporting projects and other related activities. In addition, this role also supports some areas of the Technology Community (R&D).
Key Responsibilities: • Develops and/or assists with Strategic Sourcing plans and objectives (short & long term) based on forecasts of future demand and taking into account economic and currency trends and conditions that affect GSM, the business, and the global commodity sourced. • Works with the Business, GSSM, and Buyers on assigned global commodities to prepare and solicit competitive bids, quotations, and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions. • Develops and reviews specifications, statements of work, performance terms and accept/reject criteria. • Conducts negotiations with potential and/or current major suppliers to obtain maximum value. • Leads the development and communication of global supply intelligence for assigned commodities. • Owns the Supplier Relationship Management process for the assigned commodities. • Develops and cultivates effective relationships with suppliers. • Develop, maintain and execute Shared Objectives and Service Level Agreements. • Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance.
Function/Technical Skills: • Contract Writing/Management • Negotiation • GSM Strategies and Plans • Supplier Relationship Management • Total Cost of Ownership
Soft Skills: • Conflict Management • Influencing People • Business Acumen • Dealing with Ambiguity • Strategic Agility
Required Education/Experience • Bachelors Degree preferred • Experience in manufacturing Minimum 5 years experience
EEO:
"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."
Interview Process: Panel Teams Interviews for initial interview. 2nd interview may be either via Teams or onsite. Candidates must be local and within commutable distance to Hemlock plant. Nonlocal candidates will not be considered at this time.
Required experience: 5 years as a Buyer for a Manufacturing Facility. Bachelors strongly preferred (manager will consider candidates without a bachelors who have additional years experience).
Role Purpose: Leads the development and execution of Global Supply Management (GSM) Strategic Sourcing strategies, policies, tactics and objectives for assigned complex global commodities that align and are linked with the business units, commercial, supply chain and manufacturing strategies. This role is focused on supporting the MT&E division managing capital equipment purchases, supporting projects and other related activities. In addition, this role also supports some areas of the Technology Community (R&D).
Key Responsibilities: • Develops and/or assists with Strategic Sourcing plans and objectives (short & long term) based on forecasts of future demand and taking into account economic and currency trends and conditions that affect GSM, the business, and the global commodity sourced. • Works with the Business, GSSM, and Buyers on assigned global commodities to prepare and solicit competitive bids, quotations, and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions. • Develops and reviews specifications, statements of work, performance terms and accept/reject criteria. • Conducts negotiations with potential and/or current major suppliers to obtain maximum value. • Leads the development and communication of global supply intelligence for assigned commodities. • Owns the Supplier Relationship Management process for the assigned commodities. • Develops and cultivates effective relationships with suppliers. • Develop, maintain and execute Shared Objectives and Service Level Agreements. • Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance.
Function/Technical Skills: • Contract Writing/Management • Negotiation • GSM Strategies and Plans • Supplier Relationship Management • Total Cost of Ownership
Soft Skills: • Conflict Management • Influencing People • Business Acumen • Dealing with Ambiguity • Strategic Agility
Required Education/Experience • Bachelors Degree preferred • Experience in manufacturing Minimum 5 years experience
EEO:
"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."