LHH Recruitment Solutions is supporting our client, a TOP 100 global automotive supplier, in Troy, MI that is seeking a Sr. Buyer. This is a Contract position thru end of 2024 and may extend into 2025, HYBRID (3 days on-site) and starts asap.
Responsibilities:
Interaction with the program team, plant, suppliers, and customers; participation in relevant team meetings
Multiple special projects to support
Implementation of purchasing processes and objectives within the program
Managing and communication of all purchasing issues related to the program, including engineering change orders
Proposal of sourcing strategy in adherence with purchasing manager, duration of RFQ and lead on value analysis process, commercial negotiation, preparation of sourcing recommendation, finalization and negotiation of purchasing-related contracts and agreements with suppliers
Managing commercial details on all purchasing parts
Explore the market for new materials, supplies and processes in order to develop new sources and/or generate cost benefits and/or risk reductions
Interaction with operations and current production facilities for supplier-related topics throughout the program life.
Software:
SAP - highly preferred
Hours:
Mon - Fri, 40 hours/week with 1 hour lunch (core hours are 9 AM - 4 PM, so want someone working between then but have some flexibility outside of this for start/end times)
Education:
Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of experience in Purchasing
Must have familiarity with Automotive industry
Compensation:
Pay: $41 - 45.67/hour is the target (Can stretch up to $50/hour dependent on depth of experience)
If you possess the qualifications above and are interested in this position - please APPLY today!