Buyer

We are AUTOKINITON AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Provides input into the development of departmental strategic goals.
• Responsible for meeting purchasing metrics and providing the information for the purchasing performance metrics.
• Actively participates in the resolution of commercial issues as they relate to the assigned commodities.
• Implements innovative and effective solutions to meet and exceed purchasing objectives.
• Develops and manages supplier relationships.
• Responsible for preparing request for quotations (RFQ’s) and requests for proposals (RFP’s) based on projections for combined plant quantity and material requirements, or scopes of work (SOW’s) for service-related projects and initiatives.
• Analyzes and assesses quotes for timeliness, accuracy, quality, price and service as necessary to meet program and customer requirements.
• Based on quote analysis recommends or selects suppliers according to purchase policy guidelines and consistent with commodity strategies.
• Responsible for understanding all plant requirements for the assigned commodities in order to leverage buying power.
• Pursues cost saving initiatives.
• Purchases materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
• Negotiates vendor contracts including price, quality, payment terms and service, along with customization of the contract to fit the needs of the plants.
• Collects, analyzes and monitors category specific information relating to spend, supplier performance, user adoption and compliance, standards and specifications and applicable industry benchmarks.
• Responsible for purchasing large amounts of commodities.
• Close interaction with corporate and plant personnel is required.
• Utilize supplier relationship management programs that focus on quality, productivity and innovation.
• Assists the plants in following up to expedite delivery and shipment.
• Must be knowledgeable of or willing to learn marketplace cost drivers. This salary-exempt role is a part of our corporate purchasing team and reports to the Purchasing Manager. Required experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum five (5) or more years experience
• Effective negotiating skills
• Ability to learn a purchase order system.
• Ability to use creative methods to manage inventories and supply agreements.
• Ability to understand complex equipment and production projects.
• Solid presentation and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment when required.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office software. Working conditions:
• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Where you’ll be: This position is located at our corporate office in New Boston, MI and supports our corporate team, o ffering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family. Community features:
• Close to Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
• Willow Metro Park Why you’ll enjoy working here:
• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON. AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone. AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.