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The Bartech Group, Inc.

Advanced Electronics Buyer

The Bartech Group, Inc., Troy, Michigan, United States, 48083

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Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation's biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a

Direct Hire Advanced Electronics Buyer.

If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you!

Salary Range: $102,000 - $117,000/year

Purpose of the Job

Lead cost estimation and sourcing activities for client programs, with a primary focus on electronic components

Collaborate closely with costing, engineering, manufacturing, program management, and supplier quality teams to:

Ensure project milestones are met

Achieve best total cost outcomes for new programs

Support supplier development initiatives to enable continuous business growth and strong supplier partnerships

Participate in pricing negotiations and development of strategic supplier strategies

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the purchasing representative within cross-functional project teams

Support projects from acquisition through APQP, launch, and the full program lifecycle (VA/VE)

Drive sourcing efforts for new components from project acquisition through industrialization, including:

Managing major make/buy market changes

Analyzing future material and supply needs

Evaluate risks within the current supply base and collaborate with:

Supply Chain

Manufacturing

Develop and manage contingency plans for new component sourcing

Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality on:

Identification and evaluation of new technical and supplier partners

Early supplier involvement for new products and customer quotations

Negotiate and manage supplier contracts that protect:

Quality standards

Delivery requirements

Lean and cost-competitive principles

Prevent delays to SOP (Start of Production)

Ensure a smooth handoff to production purchasing

Achieve and maintain Bill of Material (BOM) cost targets by:

Partnering with Engineering teams

Controlling BOM costs at each project maturity stage or change

Defining actions to close gaps versus target costs

Implement cost-optimized concepts considering:

Material costs

Manufacturing

Development

Quality expenses

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

Bachelor's degree in: Supply Chain Management or Electrical Engineering

MBA or other advanced degree preferred

Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in the automotive industry (Tier 1 experience preferred)

Strong background in both: Electrical Engineering and Purchasing / Strategic Sourcing

3-5 years of Electrical Engineering experience, including: Design, Development, Testing, Troubleshooting of electrical systems and components, Compliance with industry standards

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, including: Direct plant operations and support functions within a product manufacturing organization

Experience in the following product areas preferred:

ECUs

ADAS

EV/HEV systems

HUDs

Skills and Competencies

Technical expertise working with electronic systems and components

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)

Proven negotiation and supplier management skills

Project management knowledge

Strong problem-solving, planning, and decision-making abilities

Ability to work effectively with: Interdisciplinary teams & Remote and globally distributed teams

Experience with financial analysis preferred, including: Forecasting & Budget management

High level of customer service orientation

Ability to negotiate and operate across different cultures

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

Willingness and ability to travel

Spanish or Japanese language capability preferred

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Off-hours as business needs require)

Hybrid position: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% domestic and/or international travel

Make the most of your experience!

Apply now!

For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by our client as a W2 employee who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.

Keyword: Buyer, Electronics, Engineering, Automotive

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