Strategic Buyer

Akkar
KY, United States
Full-time

We're supporting a global automotive supplier in their search for a Strategic Buyer to support direct purchasing activities for their production facility in Kentucky.

Role :

  • Identify potential new vendors
  • Develop cost reduction strategies
  • Purchase direct parts for production
  • Build and nourish supplier relationships
  • Track current orders and resolve supplier issues
  • Work alongside the engineering and R&D teams to ensure material specifications align with supplier parameters
  • Review service contracts

Requirements :

  • 1-3+ years purchasing experience
  • Experience purchasing direct commodities
  • Experience working within the automotive industry

Bonus Points :

  • Strategic procurement experience
  • Knowledge of injection moulding processes
  • 23 days ago
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