The Lead Buyer is responsible for the execution of all purchasing requirements with a primary focus on ensuring security of supply, reducing costs and developing suppliers for NAFTA production locations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the plastics supplier base and supply chain for assigned commodities including escalation of quality & logistics issues
- Lead / support negotiations with suppliers for assigned commodities to achieve the best price, quality, technology and delivery are achieved
- Lead sourcing decision, in accordance to MSI Purchasing Procedures and work with commodity buyer (regional and global) to leverage best overall landed costs
- Responsible for VA/VE activities to meet customer targets
- Responsible for quoting and implementing engineering change MEC, once programs go into production
- Support purchasing activities for cross-functional product development programs as required
- Evaluate and assess supplier's quotations to ensure commercial, technical and quality objectives are achieved
- Utilize organization-wide purchasing policies and ensure compliance
- Work with Quality to develop and maintain supplier performance
- Coordinate the qualification of new suppliers
- Research new sources of materials, supplies, and services making recommendations to reduce costs and improve quality
- Maintain all required records of purchases, prices, and deliveries
- Serve as technical resource in matters related to changing market conditions
- Support Finance and Global Purchasing activities by providing purchase price variance analysis, performing standard cost review, and facilitating cost of sales activities
- Participation in cost reduction activities to meet Purchasing targets
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years related experience. Previous experience with automotive or electronics products preferred
- Specialized skills in negotiation, financial cost analysis and market analysis
- Ability to read blueprints and specifications required
- Strong time and project management, problem solving and continuous improvement skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, casting)
- Focus on deadlines and target objectives
- Strong team player, ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of supplier development and sourcing in a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience with plastic parts production / molding or electronic switches is preferred
- SAP ERP experience is preferred
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, CAD files, tooling specifications and electronics material specifications
- Advanced computer skills, including the use of Windows, email and Microsoft Office
- Advanced verbal communication skills, 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 - We believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally.
- Flexibility - You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolve.
- Partnership - You're the excellent team player, able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results.
- Innovation - You want to support Marquardt in pursuing new and game changing technology.
- Pursuit of excellence - You strive to be the best.
What We Offer:
- Innovative products and diverse customer base
- Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time.
- Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with matching).
- Support and resources to continue learning and training.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Onsite gym.
- Amazingly smart and fun teammates and a management team invested in your development and success.
- Supplier discounts on GM, Stellantis, and Ford.