Team Lead

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

This position is responsible for the execution of all purchasing requirements with a primary focus on ensuring security of supply, reducing costs and developing suppliers.

Essential Functions:

Develop and manage the mechanical/electromechanics/electronics supplier base and supply chain for assigned projects including escalation of quality & logistics issues Lead / support negotiations with suppliers for assigned commodities to achieve the best price, quality and schedule Support purchasing activities for cross-functional product development programs Utilize organization-wide purchasing policies and ensure compliance Work with Quality to develop and maintain supplier performance Coordinate the qualification of new suppliers Research new sources of materials, supplies, and services making recommendations to reduce costs and improve quality Maintain all required records of purchases, prices, and deliveries Serve as technical resource in matters related to changing market conditions Participation in cost reduction activities to meet Purchasing targets Coordinate and balance workload across Advance Purchasing Team to meet new program time lines

Required Skills and Knowledge:

Advanced knowledge of supplier development and sourcing in a manufacturing environment Previous experience with board-level electronic, PCB and electromechanical component is preferred SAP ERP experience is preferred Advanced computer skills, including the use of Windows, email and Microsoft Office Advanced verbal communication skills, including negotiation and influencing Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, supervisors, vendors, and employees Demonstrated project management skill

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain or related field preferred 5+ years related experience in a manufacturing and electronic component purchasing environment desirable Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has supervisory responsibility

Core Values We Admire:

Integrity

• We believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally. Flexibility
• You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolve. Partnership
• You are the excellent team player, able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other 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 and diverse customer base. Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time. Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with matching). Support and resources to continue learning and training. Tuition reimbursement program. Onsite gym. Amazingly smart and fun teammates and a management team invested in your development and success. Supplier discounts at major

OEMs 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 Apply Now Share Save Job