Senior Project Buyer - LER TechForce LLC : Job Details

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We are looking for a Senior Project Buyer to work in Wayne County. This role is for a new expansion and will be primarily focused on powertrain and drivetrain commodities. If you have experience within the marine industry that would be welcomed but not required. This is an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to apply their procurement/supply-chain experience and knowledge in a dynamic hands-on environment, producing world class products and working closely with a diverse client base. This is a direct opportunity with one of LER Techforce partners. Role Overview

• As a Senior Project Buyer your role will include responsibility for the management of purchased parts from concept to series production for suppliers and projects you are assigned.
• Be part of the supply chain industrialization for a new product line.
• Support the supply chain selection within a complex global supply base.
• Meeting with Clients to discuss/define requirements and coordinate supply chain activities between suppliers, clients, and Engineering/project teams.
• Competitive bidding (RFQ), negotiating prices / added value and reporting cost-reduction achievements.
• Liaising with suppliers and Engineering teams on design feasibility issues, expediting orders and agreeing concessions or return rejects.
• Negotiation, contracting, and risk evaluation of/with US and international suppliers.
• Utilize a robust MRP/EDI system for materials management
• Assess supplier capability to meet cost, quality, and timing requirements.
• Meet stringent internal and external targets on cost, delivery, and quality.

Technical and professional skills, knowledge, and qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
• Demonstrable experience in purchasing/procurement
• Knowledge of material work planning and manufacturing methods necessary to meet component requirements.
• Experience with warehouse and inventory control.
• Customer-aware negotiation skills with the ability to influence.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and listening skills.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task.
• Proficient knowledge of the suite of Microsoft products.

Desirables

• Experience in a niche volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience in powertrain and drivetrain products.
• Knowledge of the marine industry preferable but not essential.

What you'll get:

• Healthcare (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• 401(k) Program w/ company match
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time

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