Senior Buyer Indirect
Apply NowCompany: Yanfeng Human Resources
Location: Novi, MI 48375
Description:
Job Description
The Senior Buyer Indirect is responsible for all operational and strategic purchasing activities within the given sub-commodities while delivering cost savings and ensuring compliance with overall YFAI objectives, strategies, and BOS procedures. Is responsible for the management of all suppliers within the sub-commodity group
Responsibilities
General
Indirect Purchasing:
Qualifications
Work Experience
About Us
Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.
In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng's history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.
Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.
About the Team
ABOUT THE TEAM
Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!
The Senior Buyer Indirect is responsible for all operational and strategic purchasing activities within the given sub-commodities while delivering cost savings and ensuring compliance with overall YFAI objectives, strategies, and BOS procedures. Is responsible for the management of all suppliers within the sub-commodity group
Responsibilities
General
- Guarantee compliance with BOS and SOX procedure for all Team / Group Members
Indirect Purchasing:
- Lead development and implementation of commodity strategies for assigned commodity
- Support appropriate purchase-to-pay (PTP) processes
- Support to implement strategies and actions to reduce/consolidate suppliers, in line with agreed targets
- Support implementation of Global Commodity strategies
- Support proactive cooperation with other regions, to leverage volumes and common supplier sourcing
- Implement strategies and actions to achieve FY (Fiscal Year) cost reduction goals, including PO-to-PO (Purchasing Order) reductions and rebates
- Support accurate and timely reporting of key measurables
- Improve working capital through optimum payment terms
- Implementation and continuous improvement of standardization activities
- Support business by presenting and implementing best business practices within your commodity
- Customer service to support all customers for your commodity
Qualifications
- Commercial or technical degree
- In-depth understanding of purchasing tools and practices
- PC knowledge (MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Controlling and cost analysis knowledge
- Relevant QAD knowledge preferred
- Experience and expertise in industry, market, or commodity
Work Experience
- 5+ years within automotive or commodity related industry
- 2+ years as Commodity Buyer preferred
- Packaging experience preferred
- Purchasing experience, operational and strategic involvement
About Us
Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.
In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng's history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.
Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.
About the Team
ABOUT THE TEAM
Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!