Job Description

Job Summary: 
 
The Senior Buyer plays a critical role in supporting our manufacturing locations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico by managing material and supplier concerns, preparing contracts, and fostering strong customer and supplier relationships. This position is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong understanding of automotive materials, OEM’s and a passion for strategic sourcing and supply chain management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

•  Develop and manage annual production contracts and purchase orders for steel, tubing, and other commodities across North America.
• Serve as the primary contact for OEM Steel Resale Programs.
• Provide detailed RFQ costs for raw materials, including steel, tubing, and fasteners.
• Negotiate contracts, including terms and conditions, supplier selection, and supply chain solutions.
• Support manufacturing locations with supplier-related issues and compliance requirements.
• Prepare monthly and annual purchasing reports.
• Maintain the raw material catalog and ensure accurate purchase order issuance.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives and support program management in achieving target costs.
• Participate in customer diversity programs and ensure compliance with key requirements.
• Provide commodity support to program management as required to meet target costs and establish program cost models.
• PO Issuance and Maintenance/ Blanket and Spot Buy.
• Key Compliance requirements.
• Travel independently to supplier and company locations (less than 4 nights/month).

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 4–10 years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or materials management within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of steel, tubing, coatings, fasteners, and supply chain activities.
• Proficiency in calculating budgets, analyzing costs, and preparing detailed reports.
• Strong understanding of CRU, AMM, and Fast Markets Steel Indices.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and production scheduling software.
• Knowledge of automotive steel resale programs, steel specifications, surface treatments, steel coil and sheet processing, blanking, packaging and shipping.

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