Technical Buyer
Automotive Industry
York, SC
A leading Automotive Parts Supplier is currently seeking an experienced Technical Buyer for direct commodities out of their York location. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in procurement or purchasing at an Automotive organization and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Management of the suppliers and commodities assigned
- Reviewing and on-boarding of suppliers
- Performing root cause analysis
- Minimize production time and cost by purchasing quality products at a minimum price
- Ownership of best cost, support product development with effective manufacturing suggestions
Key Qualifications
- A Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience within procurement or purchasing
- At least 2-3 years experience in purchasing at an Automotive or Manufacturing organization
- Strong SAP experience
- Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing knowledge
- MRP and inventory planning/control experience