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Buyer – Indirect Materials
Location:
Northville, MI
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Job Title: Buyer - Indirect Material Company: Aisin World Corp. of America Department: Purchasing Location: Northville, MI Aisin Group Overview: AISIN Corporation is the world's fifth largest Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems such as brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics, and intelligent parking systems. A $35 billion company, AISIN is the largest manufacturer of automatic transmissions in the world and employs more than 120,000 team members at 216 consolidated companies. Chances are that the vehicle you're riding in is equipped with an Aisin product. Position Responsibilities The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position: Raw/Indirect material purchase & cost review by manufacturing process: Support commodity material cost and purchasing as necessary. Lead cost reduction activity in cooperation with Aisin affiliated companies. Coordinate and analyze total volume usage, spend, and forecasts for material suppliers Total supply chain cost analysis Analysis of various inputs and conditions from cross-functional departments to find cost savings opportunities. Assess prospective suppliers for new model programs and localization activities. Responsible for document control for material RFQ's, LOI's, ECI's, and quotations. Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, confidentiality agreements, master purchase agreements, changes in process, terms, engineering requirements, and other items as required with suppliers; (in conjunction with management). Detail quotation analysis for all cost drivers. Prepare reports and presentations as necessary. Gain consensus from various manufacturing plants and recommend sourcing decisions. Program Development: Identify suppliers for new business and review their capabilities per engineering requirements. Support Aisin affiliated companies to identify potential suppliers cost competitiveness. Facilitate, support, and coordinate activity, visits, and communication between various Aisin groups; i.e. act as window to supplier for Aisin and window to Aisin for supplier. Manage key supplier relationships effectively. Support development of intelligence activities regarding the competitor and supplier information including, but not limited to, new products, product and process improvement, VA / VE, profit improvement, cost reduction and so on. Report major, weekly and monthly activities to the Management. Operate with "cross-functional" approach and accordingly accept / assume new responsibilities as dictated by business environment. Function as a key person to compile / summarize / analyze and communicate necessary data and develop summary and status documents / materials. Support development of cost estimations for engineering analysis, business opportunities and other needs as directed. Support the launch of new programs, including tracking prototype / trial materials. Assist to develop effective plans and strategies for material cost control. Establish & control documented activity plans as necessary. Develop and execute short-term and long-term plans with other purchasing groups, engineering, and other teams. Other tasks and duties as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities Essential Skills and Experience: Demonstrated experience and accomplishments in each of the areas described above that would normally be acquired through 2 to 5 years of related experience. Experience in manufacturing and technical environment. Experience in raw/indirect material purchasing for manufacturing processes. Understand manufacturing processes and costs associated with those processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organization and time management skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Ability to demonstrate patience and verify facts. Demonstrated ability to persevere and complete difficult tasks. Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry. Capability to perform mathematical functions of conversions in various units of measure; std & metric. Demonstrated mathematical proficiency in calculations of averages, rates of change, percentages. Beneficial Skills and Experience: Experience in automotive industry with understanding of standard job functions and requirements within the industry. Experience in multi-cultural environment, preferably Japanese-based. Fluency in English with additional language skills a plus. Experience with supplier portal systems a plus. (Jaegger preferred) Education/Training/Certifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, other Applied Science, or Purchasing supply chain management is preferred. Bachelor's degree in Business or other non-technical area is acceptable based on proven technical skill. Work Environment Requirements Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone and other office equipment. Must perform job duties onsite, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits). Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment where constructive criticism is encouraged. Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality. Must be able to operate as an effective team member. Must be committed to a high standard of safety, and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies. Attendance/Work Hour Requirements Must maintain an acceptable attendance record. Must be willing and available to work such weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs. Travel Requirements Approximately 10% Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs. Bonus Overview An incentive pay program offers payouts based on individual performance, job level, and company performance. Benefit Overview Aisin World Corp. of America offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more. **Candidates applying for positions with Aisin must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Aisin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Buyer – Indirect Materials is a Production Buyer Job at Aisin World Northville located in Northville MI. Find other listings like Buyer – Indirect Materials by searching Oodle for Production Buyer Jobs.