Buyer

Reference Code: 4657

Our client, a large international automotive and defense organization, is currently seeking an experienced Buyer to work from their corporate office in Sterling Heights, MI.  The Buyer is a key role within the Supply Chain team and is responsible for the competitive procurement of a variety of products and services to support overall operations and strategic metrics, with a particular focus on quality, cost, and timing.  This role is in direct support to the teams developing critical Military Vehicle systems. 

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Proactively develop and manage supply base to ensure best in class quality, cost, delivery, and technical capability.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks related to supply base
• Issue and maintain purchase orders
• Generate, distribute, follow-up and analyze Requests for Quote
• Negotiation of supplier agreements and T&C’s
• Assess suppliers’ capabilities on quality, delivery and commercial capability
• Understand government regulations and restrictions such as ITAR, and FAR
• Drive cost savings initiatives such as annual price review, VA/VE, and others as assigned
• Commodity strategy development
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.  Occasional travel to Europe may be required.

Requirements for consideration include:

• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain SECRET US Defense clearance
• BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field is required
• 6-10 years supply chain and purchasing experience
• Purchasing experience supporting large complex US Defense programs
• Experience with bid capture, contract negotiations and delivery planning
• Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition
• Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC organizations
• Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently
• Knowledge of Military Standards and regulations
• Experience with supply chain management and purchasing in a highly regulated industry
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracting requirements preferred

This is a fulltime, salaried role that requires a daily presence in Sterling Heights, MI.

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