My name is Sarah Hamilton, a Director with SCN (www.SCNteam.com).
We are partnering with a client who specializes in metal die casting for tier 1 automotive applications who is hiring for their next Senior Buyer.
Leading Supplier of lightweight aluminum components for the automotive industry
Size: Family-owned company, with HQ in St. Louis and plants in 3 regional locations. Global sales offices in Germany and Japan.
Position Highlights
Title: Sr. Buyer
Full Time Direct Hire
Background Requirements
5+ years in manufacturing purchasing
Strong knowledge and skills in procurement strategies, administration, and best practices
Planning and procurement of various commodities using a MRP system and other related tools.
Cost/quality analysis, inventory management, inventory valuing, and forecasting.
Supplier cost negotiation
Ability to act as the voice of the company to suppliers
Ability to work onsite with occasional travel to other regional plants
Job Responsibilities
Planning and purchasing of direct materials
Provides support to engineering for the planning of direct materials needed for product launch
Develops and maintains good supplier relations
Ensures established purchasing practices, methods and procedures are adhered to and in compliance with IATF certification.
Supply forecasting
What is Being Offered
This is a senior purchasing role with multiple plant oversight and occasional corporate projects
Terrific total compensation package
Respected company in the industry with a great close-knit team
If you are interested and qualified, please send your updated resume as a MS Word document, and how you fit this specific position to jim.guerrera@SCNteam.com.