Buyer - Troy, MI
Venteon is currently seeking a Buyer to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Troy, MI
Requirements of the Buyer
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field, or equivalent years of experience is required
1 to 4 years of experience in Purchasing function are required
Strong desire to learn all aspects of Purchasing and a willingness to expand to other commodities is required
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2016 or newer is required
Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required
Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required
Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required
Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are required
Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking skills, problem solving and project scheduling skills are required
Benefits of the Buyer
Competitive salary
Advancement potential
Full time
Paid time off
Medical / Dental / Vision
401k
Responsibilities of the Buyer
Drive cost savings initiatives such as annual price review, VA/VE, and others as assigned
Lead Annual Price Review negotiations with existing suppliers for cost reductions
Support VA/VE activities with suppliers and cross functional groups to drive cost savings
Negotiate price increases and tariffs with suppliers
Implement sourcing & new program launch activities with new/existing materials
Participate in new program launch activities with manufacturing plants, cross functional departments, and suppliers
Issue, collect, negotiate and analyze RFQ s and cost breakdowns with new and existing suppliers
Analyze and forecast Petrochemical/Metals market data for price negotiations and budget preparation
Maintain purchase order data and ensure approvals for upcoming purchases
Contribute to commodity strategy development
Communicate with (HQ) regarding global material strategies
Participate in Purchasing s annual cost saving target setting and strategy development
Partner with cross functional groups and locations in new material development, commercial agreement strategies, commodity sourcing strategies, and cost reduction initiatives
Function in a highly collaborative environment where flexibility and teamwork are critical to success
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to abarry@venteon.com
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today.
