Strategic Buyer Electronics

Nexteer Automotive
US - Michigan - Auburn Hills
November 7, 2024
Financial

General Purpose of the Position:

Ensure that all purchased parts assigned to you will fully meet Nexteer expectations by developing a robust supply base capable of meeting cost, quality, launch, and delivery commitments.

Main Responsibilities

Lead full sourcing process with activities as RFQ/RFI, technical reviews and obtain Council approval for new business awards.
Works in cooperation with other Nexteer functions to make the best supplier selection for Nexteer.
Negotiates contracts for prices and terms with outside suppliers for new and carryover components.
Develops and maintains commodity strategies in cooperation with other regions and in alignment with organizational needs and targets.
Follows market price trends and general business activities.
Manages supplier commercial issues.
Ensures compliance to GSM Policies and Procedures.
Establishes Annual Material Budget and performs monthly budget analysis.
Works with suppliers and Nexteer resources to identify, develop and implement material cost savings.
Develop new suppliers/disruptors to properly support the needs of each product line following the
Develop and execute plan for localization to increase regional content.
Negotiate, implement and maintain up to date prices per material contracts with supply base in alignment with customer agreements.

Job Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business or Engineering. Candidates with no degree that have relevant Nexteer experience may be considered as well.
3+ years of experience in the automotive electronics industry preferably in purchasing of direct material.
Strong technical expertise pertaining to PCBs, electronics hardware, semiconductors or ECUs.
Able to function independently with minimal supervision & technical guidance.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills & interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
Good organization and documentation abilities.
Working knowledge of MS office.
Ability to read blueprints and understand basic engineering documents.
Strong knowledge of the specific commodities, materials, and products being purchased.
High analytical ability in complex situations with a strong knowledge of Purchasing strategies & skills
Must be able to travel up to 15%

Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Nexteer is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-*** . Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Nexteer Automotive or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed Nexteer Automotive Agency Agreement on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered Nexteer Automotive property and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

Please note, agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by a member of Nexteer's Human Resources team. No other Nexteer employee is authorized to bind Nexteer to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an agency.

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