Strategic Buyer

Apex Systems
NC, United States
Temporary

Position : Strategic Buyer

Location : Greensboro, NC

Duration : 3+ month contract

Shift : Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm EST with some travel to supplier sites

Candidates with Buying experience in Braking Systems, Air Valves, or similar commodities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities :

  • Ability to read engineering drawings and TR with support from Engineering.
  • Have a good knowledge of various Raw Material content
  • Manage supplier sourcing activities from project phase to operations, ensuring that supplier selection is in line with expectations (QCDFTSR.)
  • Able to manage and drive RFI, RFQs through the sourcing process.
  • Develop sourcing plans and award suppliers for various projects with cross-functional time plans
  • Analyze supplier proposals and bids with an emphasis on assembly line layout, elements of standard work processes and required labor content.
  • Understanding of cost break downs and how each elements play into the pricing.
  • Monitor supplier manufacturing plan, and identify and mitigate any risks
  • Ensure that the supplier and its labor force is prepared for production
  • Good Negotiation and Contracting to secure risks.
  • Manage all project-related supplier relations (meetings, documents, feedback)
  • Contribute as a member or leader in cross-functional teams for the segment strategy development and product roadmap.
  • Negotiate with suppliers and ensure that right cost is met while keeping cost remains flat through the project phase.
  • Work with PMPs and Build Teams to ensure Prototype Parts, C Parts and P parts are available on time.
  • Ensuring active contributions to the PPAP process.

Experience :

  • 3+ years of strategic purchasing experience (supplier sourcing, negotiation, etc.) from the automotive or similar heavy manufacturing industry.
  • Developed project management skills, positive attitude, strong business acumen, agile in way of working.
  • Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field is an advantage.
  • 18 hours ago
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