Buyer Job in Greater Cincinnati 45201, Ohio US


Our client, a global tier one automotive supplier, is looking for a Buyer in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area.  The company is stable and growing, and is a recognized leader in their product space.  This is a high visibility role.  If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, this may be the job for you.  

Job Summary

The successful candidate will manage the procurement of materials and services necessary to support and lead cost efficient operations within the division and meet internal customer needs. 

Responsibilities:

  1. Evaluate purchase requirement for material, service and equipment; solicit and evaluate supplier bids; make sound purchase/contract recommendations; issue purchase orders and supply contracts.
  2. Negotiate long term contracts with pricing, service and supply assurance structure to support company strategic planning and cost goals for Value Add Services, raw materials and components, tooling and capital purchases.
  3. Monitor and manage supplier performance in delivery, cost, quality, service and innovations.
  4. Process and collect claims for damages related to suppliers' performance.
  5. Act as primary interface for the company with suppliers.
  6. Provide effective and accurate reporting/analysis as required to support the planning/budgeting process, new product quotations, supplier cost reduction strategies, and other needs as identified.
  7. Effectively perform qualification surveys on new and existing suppliers.
  8. Positively impact the company's financial performance through aggressive management of costs and cost reductions for inventories, cash flow, and value added services.

Required Qualifications:

  1. BS Degree Required; Preferably in Supply Chain or Engineering.
  2. Technical experience or manufacturing environment experience.
  3. 5-10 years experience in purchasing, with automotive experience (Tier 1 and/or Tier 2).
  4. 3-5 years experience in automotive supplier management with the skill set required to evaluate supplier operations.
  5. Effective and efficient communication skills.
  6. Experience with AS400 and Mapics.

To apply, please forward your resume to 48610-MH2381@apply.maxhire.net  with the job title Buyer (#48610-MH2381) in the subject line to ensure our CRM system routes your resume correctly. 

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