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Astemo Ltd.

Purchasing Buyer - J0048608

Astemo Ltd., Tallapoosa, Georgia, United States, 30716

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Purchasing Buyer - J0048608 Astemo Ltd.

Job Summary : Responsible for managing all purchasing activities related to their assigned category that are in line with the respective purchasing strategy in their region.

Responsibilities

Managing Tallapoosa PO process for all orders

Maintaining backorder log and resolving PO delivery issues

Supporting Tallapoosa plant side activities and projects

Developing Regional CAPEX commodity strategies and Cost Reduction projects

Managing the supplier selection process for key commodities

Negotiating Regional Tallapoosa site and CAPEX contractual agreements

Handling site service contracts and daily relationships with outside contractors

Supporting new program launches / equipment @ Tallapoosa

Cost analysis, cost reduction strategies, market analysis, quoting activities

Long‑term planning and development of suppliers and commodity base

Qualifications

Ability to analyze/interpret large amounts of data (costs/supplier proposals)

Demonstrated strong/effective negotiation & decision‑making skills

Ability to seek on‑going cost reduction activities to establish, meet and exceed goals

Ability to lead groups and designate responsibilities as needed

Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management within the organization

Ability to handle multiple projects independently to satisfactorily achieve dept./co. objectives

Strong Excel / PowerPoint skills

Possess high ethical standards of professional conduct and a basic understanding of contract law

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration or related field preferred or Associate Degree in Business Administration field

Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing or related field.

Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Have ability to work 40 – 60 hours per week.

Travel: The candidate will need to travel to suppliers and/or Astemo locations as required. International travel may also be required.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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