Buyer - Intermediate at Cooper Standard Automotive Inc. in Northville, Michigan

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The buyer will determine optimal sourcing as appropriate, distinguish between price and cost, manage supply base with respect to their ability to provide products and services in accordance with the organization's business requirements and cost parameters and support regional and global commodity strategies and relevant action plans to meet business needs; create and execute strategies when applicable. The buyer will identify lean savings projects through supply chain and operations involvement; lead cross functional teams as necessary to realize lean savings and support annual supplier business reviews focused on strengthening strategic relationships in order to improve key Cooper Standard metrics.

Primary Responsibilities:

Buyer will be responsible for reducing the overall cost of equipment and tooling including the following initiatives.

• Determine optimal sourcing as appropriate.


• Manage supply base with respect to their ability to supply products in accordance with the organization's requirements and cost parameters.


• Support commodity strategies and relevant action plans to meet business needs.


• Commodity management of Tooling/Capital.


• Responsible for annual plan on above commodities including economics and cost savings.


• Provide assistance and feedback to suppliers in the development of corrective action roadmaps.


• Monitor commodity influences such as feed stocks, competitive supplier expansions and technology advances both within and outside the company.


• Support plant feedback to suppliers in their development of corrective action roadmaps.


• The Buyer will be responsible for corporate cost savings initiatives and continuous improvement efforts utilizing strong negotiation skills, team leadership and the development of new technologies.

Education and Qualifications:

• Four Year College or University Degree or equivalent


• Two - Four years professional experience


• Explains moderately complex information to others


• Works within guidelines and policies to achieve objectives and meet deadlines


• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents


• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members


• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work


• Requires conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadened capabilities


• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary


• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment


• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor


• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required


• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether via personal, professional, education, or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing recruitment@cooperstandard.com with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.

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