Buyer (Powertrain)

Job description

Buyer, Powertrain Commodity Position Summary: Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, this role is responsible for the continuous improvement of purchasing strategies contributing to corporate profitability and operational success. Striving for cost improvements while maintaining high quality and on time delivery. Focus will be on assigned commodities supporting Current Production and/or New Product development needs. Credentials: - Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards. - Compare costs of purchasing options which differ in prices, discounts, rebates, shipping charges, customs fees and currency exchange rates. Consider cost implications of suppliers' policies for minimum and mixed orders. Analyze monthly sales for current and past years to identify seasonal variations in sales. Also calculate year-to-date sales, average inventory levels, inventory turnover rates and order fill rates to diagnose purchasing and distribution problems. - Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes with suppliers to achieve long term win-win relationships. Includes negotiating terms with new suppliers and changes to long term agreements...