LaBine and Associates

Senior Buyer

LaBine and Associates  •  Troy, MI (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Fulltime opportunity for an experienced Buyer to lead purchasing activities for components and materials. Onsite in Troy, Michigan.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Purchasing activities for purchase components and material
  • Work with Engineering on the initial design concept to assist with attaining target cost
  • Inquire, evaluate and select suppliers according to the approved supplier panel, company specifications, quality expectations, and market competitiveness
  • Conduct supplier evaluations and process audits for purchased components based on feasibility
  • Schedule technical component reviews
  • Evaluate and assess suppliers’ quotations to ensure commercial, technical, and quality requirements are achieved. Evaluate and provide component costing based on program BOM timing
  • Lead sourcing decision committees, in accordance with the company purchasing procedures and work with commodity buyers (regional and global) to leverage the best overall, landed costs

Qualifications:

  • B.A. or B.S in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial)
  • 3-5 years of purchasing, engineering, or business experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Tier 1 environment (cross-functional exposure preferred - technical and commercial experience)
  • Strong negotiation, financial cost analysis, market analysis, continuous improvement, problem-solving, time and project management skills
  • Ability to read blueprints and specifications
  • Familiarity with Quality and Manufacturing tools such as S.P.C., Poka-yoke, Pareto Analysis, Cause-Effect Analysis
  • Exposure or participation in VA/VE and lean activities
  • Specialized skills in the area of strategic planning, risk analysis/management, effective research methods, benchmarking, flowcharting, brainstorming, QS-9000, ISO 14001, TS 16949 standards, interviewing, conflict resolution, and an understanding of contract law, terms and conditions, and economic factors
LaBine and Associates

About LaBine and Associates

Helping your business reach your hiring goals

The business world changes constantly. For companies to remain competitive, they need to be more nimble than ever. But identifying and hiring talent is rarely easy. That's where our team of experts come in.

Our philosophy

Each situation (and company) is unique. One-size-fits-all approaches will never help your business reach its full potential. Custom solutions take advantage of opportunities that your competitors can't. That's what we deliver to you.

Our commitment to results

When we work with you, we roll up our sleeves and become your business partner. Our success is measured by the success of your company. That's why we invest whatever resources are needed to get and keep your business on the right track.

Our experience

We know the challenges businesses face today. Our recruiters have years of experience in identifying and intriguing talent.

Access to specialized recruiters all over the globe

LaBine and Associates is a member of NPA Worldwide, 60+ year old global network of highly specialized recruiters, enabling us to partner with experts to fill your roles. NPAworldwide membership is offered on a selective basis to recruitment firms with a proven track record of both experience and success. Trust, reliability, and integrity are hallmarks of our cooperative environment.

• Successful placements made in all industries and occupations on a global basis

• Access to a private network of recruiter-sourced candidates on a global basis

• Whether you have a specialised local role to fill or need to find talent overseas, NPAworldwide members rely on their network connections to deliver results.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
San Mateo, CA
Year Founded
2013
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