CAPEX Buyer
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionBachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Management, Engineering or Equivalent Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite SAP experience preferred Skilled in negotiation and contract management Strong analytical and presentation skills Technical understanding of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes Minimum 2+ years in a purchasing role, preferably in automotive or manufacturing Experience in CapEx procurement (equipment, tooling, facility upgrades) Familiarity with production purchasing and launch activities Knowledge of customer-specific requirements and supplier management Results-driven and resilient under pressure Strong organizational and planning skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Excellent communication and reporting abilities Strategic sourcing and cost analysis capabilities
Essential Functions / Duties
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- Manage CapEx and production-related procurement activities across programs and plants.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies ensuring cross-plant standardization, alignment with business plans, and bundling of RFQs to optimize supplier engagement.
- Lead RFQ processes, evaluate supplier quotations, and negotiate pricing and terms.
- Define QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets in collaboration with engineering and finance.
- Pre-select and nominate suppliers, ensuring confidentiality and quality agreements are in place.
- Conduct supplier start-up meetings and communicate company‘s supplier philosophy and expectations.
- Maintain supplier master data, documentation, and performance records.
- Support project teams with price estimations, sample ordering, and supplier readiness.
- Review and distribute meeting minutes; track action items via LOP (List of Open Points).
- Negotiate and finalize development and production contracts, including productivity plans.
- Manage change requests and tooling modifications, ensuring alignment with project milestones.
- Conduct VA / VE workshops and identify cost-saving opportunities with suppliers.
- Define and communicate target prices; support technical costing and lifecycle analysis.
- Ensure completeness of inquiry documents and compliance with environmental and quality standards.
- Release orders in SAP and coordinate with planners to ensure accurate master data and supply continuity.
- Comply with internal purchasing procedures and escalate safety-related concerns in accordance with EHS policies.
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Date : 7 Oct 2025
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Troy-Michigan, MI, US
Job Requisition ID : 383934
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