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    Senior Buyer - Auburn Hills, United States - AM General

    AM General
    AM General Auburn Hills, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

    Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

    AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

    We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith

    We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

    PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Work with Aftermarket activity to ensure clear identification of order requirements
    Understand supplier capability to ensure optimal sourcing decisions to meet best quality, cost and delivery requirements
    Compare competitive quotes for best value and negotiate cost with suppliers
    Work collaboratively with production group to understand buying strategies and maximize opportunities for cost reduction/control and execute commodity strategies as established by the team
    Work with SCM supplier development, advanced, commercial, and production groups to develop potential suppliers
    Complete file documentation to ensure determination of fair and reasonable pricing
    Source complex components/assemblies through issuance of contracts and purchase orders to supply base in support of order requirements
    Support bid/proposal process by obtaining competitive quotes, whenever possible, from supply base
    Enter and maintain all information in SAP
    Support AMGBOS by identifying cost avoidance/reduction opportunities and participating in continuous improvement of processes and tools
    Maintain Aftermarket supply base at an optimal level
    Drive creation of Aftermarket-specific commodity strategies and participate in the creation of shared production commodity strategies to ensure optimal sourcing direction
    Participate in or lead a Rapid Improvement Event (RIE)
    Interface with Aftermarket team, as well as other cross-functional activities/departments
    Support various supply chain projects and duties

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

    Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent required (with CPSM/CPM)
    3-5 years' experience required in supply chain management experience in military / automotive new-product development through full-rate production
    MBA, CPSM, and/or CPSD preferred
    Strong computer and communication skills required (Word, Excel, Project, SAP)
    Analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem-solving skills required
    Strong skills required in communication, presentation, analysis, team rapport with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change
    Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, and video conferencing programs

    PHYSICAL EFFORT

    Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
    Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
    Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
    Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
    Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company's property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
    Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
    Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
    Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
    Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
    Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
    Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
    Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

    TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

    Up to 25% travel is required

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)PDN-9b3ba566-009d-4a37-8de2-2d799758daae
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