Manufacturing Buyer Job at Amsted Automotive in Geneva

About the Company

Manufacturing Buyer role at Amsted Automotive a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals. As an employee-owned organization, every team member shares success and achievements. Join us and be part of a dynamic team revolutionizing the automotive industry and driving the future of transportation.

Role Overview

Meticulous and strategic professional with keen eye for sourcing and procurement. As a Manufacturing Buyer, you will drive efficiency and innovation while ensuring seamless supply of high?quality materials for our production processes. Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal teams to optimize costs and deliver top?tier products.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Telehealth
• Onsite health screenings
• Metal health resources
• Employee Assistance Program counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more

• Competitive Salaries
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401k with Company Match
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 14 Annual Company Paid Holidays

• Training Programs
• Education Expense Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Pet Insurance and Discount Program
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Recognition and Rewards
• Community Involvement
• Workplace Giving Matching Gift Program

What Youll Do

• Initiate purchase orders and amendments for parts, capital equipment, services, and special tools; arrange for submission and inspection of sample products as required.
• Responsible for RFQ process secure and analyze quotations; negotiate price and terms with suppliers; recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.
• Participate and contribute to global procurement initiatives and purchasing meetings including products, service and freight.
• Implement cost savings proposals including alternative sourcing, spot buy efficiencies, capital cost improvement, including, but not limited to VMI, consignment, payment terms, credit card.
• Monitor cost-pricing fluctuations, market trends, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.
• Pushback price increase requests in coordination with Senior Sourcing Manager & stakeholders; follow up and manage vendor supply agreements in coordination with Purchasing Manager.
• Drive continuous improvements in all aspects of the procurement process and best practices.
• Hold accountability for audit and IATF procurement compliance, including supplier selection and development, vendors profiles, W-9, insurance, certifications, scorecards, performance, etc.
• Interview suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics, inventory control and management.
• Provide support to BN Mexico plant during high purchasing activity to cover for the BN Mexico Buyer PTO.

Support Responsibilities

• Provide support for other plants during times of purchasing personnel absence.
• Coordinate changes/developments and quality matters between company activities and suppliers.
• Visit suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources or commercially support production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems solving.
• Support materials management and operations for expedite of critical deliveries of purchased items in order to meet required delivery schedules.
• Identify potential business opportunities to include Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Sourcing Programs consistent with company guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What Youll Need To Succeed

• Advanced personal computer skills, mainframe operations related to ERP software, and knowledge of purchasing/accounting processes required.
• Advanced experience using SAP software (MM & PP module transactions).
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Review and understand drawings, sketches and diagrams.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Preferred relevant experience in quality assurance system as ISO 9000, IATF.
• Experience in manufacturing or automotive industry is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Independent initiative taker.
• Maintain professional attitude and good work ethic.
• Working knowledge of SOX compliance.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exhibit self?directed work habits in a highly visible office environment.
• Desirable supply contract experience.

Experience Preferred

• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Purchasing
• Advanced SAP
• 4 year(s): Purchasing and Materials Control (MRP)

Education Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Economics or related field
• Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field

Skills Required

• Language Skills Spanish
• Language Skills English

Behaviors Preferred

• Detail Oriented capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

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