Components and Outsourced Manufacturing Buyer

Components and Outsourced Manufacturing Buyer at Brembo North America Components and Outsourced Manufacturing Buyer at Brembo North America in Canton, Michigan Posted in 2 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

The candidate will be: Responsible for a group of Sub-Commodities for Components (springs, stamping, turned parts, plastic, rubber parts, pistons, electromechanical parts etc) and Outsourced Manufacturing (painting, coating materials, heating treatments etc); Working in a cross functional Team with the Global Purchasing Dept, Local Operations, Quality and Logistics; Responsible to develop and implement the purchasing strategy on Components and Outsourced Manufacturing in order to maximize the company's results; Responsible to develop and design a proper supplier base in USA and Mexico in accordance to the guidelines of the Global Purchasing Manager, in terms of cost competitiveness, quality, service & innovation; Responsible to identify risks and opportunities involved in each sourcing process. Professional Qualifications & experiences (Hard Skills) In-depth experience of Purchasing (NOT

LOGISTICS OR PLANNING

), at least 5 years, in a multi-country environment and complex Purchasing Organizations. Good knowledge and understanding of Purchasing best practice. Experience in buying Components and Outsourced Manufacturing services in an Automotive Companies and in-depth knowledge of the NA supply chain market. Ability to work in a truly global organization. Proven experience of working in a fast moving and result driven environment which demands to work under pressure most of the time.

Education / Languages

Bachelor's degree preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Business or other relevant discipline. Personal attributes Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving Tenacity, tough-mindedness Ability to demonstrate strong commitment and team working abilities Strong level of autonomy Results- driven High level of negotiation, influencing and communication skills.