Buyer

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the buyer in purchasing productive and non-productive materials and services
• Work independently with decisions made based on established policies and procedures
• Supervision available to handle unusual situations
• Maintains records of prices and terms negotiated with supplier
• Maintains listing of reliable suppliers
• Responds to internal inquiries about vendors, price and availability of materials and tools, works to process Sales and CCA parts orders
• Confirms purchase orders to suppliers, collaborates with suppliers, customers, and plant floor on material / part issues
• Checks invoices
• Follows up on negotiated settlements regarding rejected or defective materials
• Advises supervision of unusual or questionable circumstances regarding source and availability of parts
• Adheres to unit and Corporate purchasing policies and procedures
• Frequent contact with others outside the work group
• Work on parts not placed list for Buyer or Senior Buyer

Job Qualifications

• Knowledge in JobBoss, ERAPA, SAP, EMS, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Intermediate level
• Knowledge with Outlook or other email communication tool Intermediate level
• Good interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally
• Good written and oral communication skills necessary for meetings and presentations
• Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills
• Partners with senior management to analyze and solve issues
• Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently
• Ability to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents
• Knowledge of commodities, materials and products being purchased
• Position related experience 5+ years
• Relevant auto industry experience required - Intermediate level
• Past GM work experience preferred Intermediate level
• Areas of expertise include : Purchasing, specifically Racing / Performance related vendors

Required Education / Training / Certifications / Licenses

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related Field, or 5+ years equivalent experience
• Position related experience : 5+ years
• Experience with GM systems if possible (SAP, Arriba) or production purchasing experience (MGOA MGOC)
• Consistency, not job hoppy on resume
• Someone who is open minded, has organizational skills

Reliance One, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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