Lead Buyer - Plastics

Lead Buyer - Plastics

We are currently in search of a Lead Buyer - Plastics to join our Purchasing department of the Marquardt Group in our location Rochester Hills (USA).

The Lead Buyer is responsible for the executionof all purchasing requirements with a primary focus on ensuring security ofsupply, reducing costs and developing suppliers for NAFTA production locations

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the plastics supplier base and supplychain for assigned commodities including escalation of quality & logisticsissues
• Lead /support negotiations with suppliers for assigned commodities to achieve the bestprice, quality, technology and delivery are achieved
• Leadsourcing decision, in accordance to MSI Purchasing Procedures and work withcommodity buyer (regional and global) to leverage best overall landed costs
• Responsiblefor VA/VE activities to meet customer targets
• Responsiblefor quoting and implementing engineering change MEC, once programs go into production
• Support purchasing activities for cross-functional productdevelopment programs as required
• Evaluate and assess supplier's quotations to ensure commercial,technical and quality objectives are achieved
• Utilize organization-wide purchasing policies and ensurecompliance
• Work with Quality to develop and maintain supplierperformance
• Coordinate the qualification of new suppliers
• Research new sources of materials, supplies, and services makingrecommendations to reduce costs and improve quality
• Maintain all required records of purchases, prices, anddeliveries
• Serve as technical resource in matters related to changingmarket conditions
• Support Finance and Global Purchasing activities byproviding purchase price variance analysis, performing standard cost review, andfacilitating cost of sales activities
• Participation in cost reduction activities to meetPurchasing targets

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years related experience. Previous experience with automotive or electronics products preferred
• Specialized skills in negotiation, financial costanalysis and market analysis
• Ability to read blueprints and specificationsrequired
• Strong time and project management, problem solving andcontinuous improvement skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (stamping, injectionmolding, casting)
• Focus on deadlines and target objectives
• Strong team player, ability to coordinatecross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of supplier development and sourcingin a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience with plasticparts production / molding or electronic switches is preferred
• SAP ERP experience is preferred
• Ability to read and understandengineering drawings, CAD files, tooling specifications and electronicsmaterial specifications
• Advanced computer skills,including the use of Windows, email and Microsoft Office
• Advanced verbal communicationskills, including negotiation and influencing
• Ability to establish and maintaineffective working relationships with senior management, supervisors, vendors,and employees
• Ability to prepare complex writtenreports and other documents
• Ability to comprehend complex verbaland written instructions

Core Values We Admire:

• Integrity -We believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally.
• Flexibility - You prefer afast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keepup as plans change and evolve.
• Partnership - You're the excellentteam player, able to build strong relationships and effectively partner withother team members to achieve results.
• Innovation -You want to support Marquardt in pursuing new and game changing technology.
• Pursuit of excellence - You strive to be the best.

What We Offer:

• Innovative products anddiverse customer base
• Competitivecompensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time.
• Generous benefits(medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with matching).
• Support and resourcesto continue learning and training.
• Tuition reimbursementprogram.
• Onsite gym.
• Amazingly smart and funteammates and a management team invested in your development and success.
• Supplier discounts onGM, Stellantis, and Ford.

Contact Person:
HRB-MSI-Rochester +1 248-293-7700
Recruiting-US-RO@marquardt.com

Marquardt Switches Inc. 2990 Waterview Drive Rochester Hills, MI 48309 USA