Buyer - Ubly, MI,
2 days ago
Job description
Title: Buyer
Reports To: Materials Manager
Status: Full Time/Salary-Exempt hours/week; additional hours as needed to support organization and individual goals)
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Mgmt., or related Field or equivalent experience
3+ years of purchasing experience
Strong negotiation, communication, and organization skills
Experience with MRP systems & Microsoft Office
Understanding of automotive requirements (PPAP, IATF 16949)
Job Preferences
Experience with plastics commodities
5+ years progressive purchasing experience
Lean/Kaizen exposure
Familiarity with EDI
Advanced computer skills.
Job Summary
The Buyer role is responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining purchasing strategies for key direct materials and tooling that support Valley operations.
You will manage sourcing events, negotiate material and tooling costs, optimize supplier performance, and ensure uninterrupted supply for a high-mix automotive manufacturing environment.
You will own your commodities, partner cross‑functionally with operations, engineering, and quality, and contribute to supplier selection and long‑term sourcing directionEssential Job Functions
Lead sourcing and purchasing for direct materials: plastic resin, textiles, corrugated packaging, and tooling
Manage a supplier base of 40–100 suppliers
Run RFQs, negotiate pricing, and support cost targets
Maintain and update the approved supplier list
Create and track supplier scorecards
Place production purchase orders using MRP
Ensure pricing accuracy and support budget targets
Collaborate daily with Operations, Engineering, and Quality
Support IATF, PPAP, and documentation requirements
Identify cost‑saving and process‑improvement opportunities
Utilize ERP Systems and data analytics to drive informed decision making.
Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
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