Purchasing Buyer - Marquardt U.S. : Job Details

The Buyer - Advanced Purchasing responsible for the execution of all purchasing requirements in in the product development process. They will be responsible for the procurement of various commodities including plastic parts, electronic parts and stampings.

Essential Functions

• Develop and manage the supplier base for regional and global suppliers
• Negotiate with suppliers for goods and services for best possible pricing, quality and schedule
• Manage RFQ process for new product development
• Act as functional lead supporting a structured project development process, working in close collaboration with commodity buyers
• Coordinate the qualification of new suppliers
• Utilize organization-wide purchasing policies and ensure compliance
• Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics and systems
• Research new supplies and services, drive recommendations designed to reduce costs and improve quality
• Maintain all required records of purchases, prices, and deliveries
• Serve as purchasing subject matter expert in areas related to changing material and commodity market conditions
• Coordinate all purchasing activities with global purchasing organization

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field. Technical or Supply Chain degree preferred
• 10+ years related experience. Previous experience with automotive or electronics products preferred
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) certification a plus
• SAP ERP experience is preferred
• Knowledge of automotive product validation processes and documentation preferred
• Knowledge of supplier development and sourcing in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work within a cross-functional, globally matrix, project team environment
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, tooling specifications and electronics material specifications, and technical standards
• Previous experience with electronic switches is preferred
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills (grammar), including negotiation and influencing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, supervisors, vendors, and employees
• Ability to prepare complex written reports and other documents
• Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions

Core Values We Admire:

• Integrity – You believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally
• Flexibility – You enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment and remain positive and agile when plans change and evolve
• Partnership – You are an excellent team player who is able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results
• Innovation – You think outside of the box and share your ideas with the team to support new and game changing technology
• Pursuit of Excellence – You strive to be the best, in and out of Marquardt

The Perks of Working at Marquardt:

• Innovative products and diverse customer base
• Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time
• Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance that start on your first day, as well as disability and 401k with matching
• Support and resources to continue your learning and development, including a tuition reimbursement program
• Supplier discounts on GM, FCA, and Ford
• Amazingly smart and fun teammates, and a management team invested in your development and success
• Company events such as picnics and holiday gatherings and supporting the community as a team