Job Details
Buyer
Location(s):
Northville, MI, US
Category: Purchasing & Supply Chain
Job ID: 14686993
Worker Type:
Time Type:
Posted: January 6, 2022
**Position Summary:**
Responsible for developing commodity strategies, sourcing/negotiations, and interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Work requires a considerable amount of initiative, spend analytics, and ability to drive and execute sourcing.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
* Become a subject matter expert on Coupa, our global indirect purchasing system
* Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and build relationships
* Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines
* Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
* High level of analytical ability required for solving complex sourcing scenarios
* Build cost savings pipeline within respective commodities
* Lead cross-functional sourcing teams from statement of work creation to supplier award
* Create advanced reports to drive purchasing strategies
* Develop and present commodity strategies using PowerPoint
* Driving action plans to completion in a timely manner to support the business
* Demonstrate a high level of customer service to our internal business partners
* Work with internal business partners to forecast spend and identify savings opportunities
* Identify contract expirations and renewals in advance to allow ample time for bidding
* Understand and investigate key market dynamics and commodity trends
* Manage supply base with respect to their ability to provide products and services in accordance with the organizations business requirements, cost parameters, terms and agreements
* Enforce purchasing policy by evaluating requests, ensuring competition and compliance
* Support the resolution of critical supply chain issues and maintain supplier relationships
* Review and negotiate contract terms and conditions
**Education and Qualifications:**
* 2+ years relevant experience and Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain/Purchasing
* Prior experience with negotiations
* Demonstrated ability to solve problems seeking guidance when needed
* Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
* Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Experience working in a diverse or cross-functional team
* Manufacturing or technical knowledge (a plus)
**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
*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran VEVRAA. View the Equal Opportunity is the Law Poster .*
*We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, please let us know by emailing ...@cooperstandard.com with the subject line Accommodation Request. Application materials submitted through this email will not be considered.*