LEAD BUYER - PLASTICS

We are currently in search of a Lead Buyer - Plastics to join our Purchasing department of the Marquardt Group in our location Rochester Hills (USA).
The Lead Buyer is responsible for the execution of all purchasing requirements with a primary focus on ensuring security of supply, reducing costs and developing suppliers for NAFTA production locations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years related experience. Previous experience with automotive or electronics products preferred
• Specialized skills in negotiation, financial cost analysis and market analysis
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications required
• Strong time and project management, problem solving and continuous improvement skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, casting)
• Focus on deadlines and target objectives
• Strong team player, ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of supplier development and sourcing in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience with plastic parts production / molding or electronic switches is preferred
• SAP ERP experience is preferred
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, CAD files, tooling specifications and electronics material specifications
• Advanced computer skills, including the use of Windows, email and Microsoft Office
• Advanced verbal communication skills, including negotiation and influencing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, supervisors, vendors, and employees
• Ability to prepare complex written reports and other documents
• Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions

• Develop and manage the plastics supplier base and supply chain for assigned commodities including escalation of quality & logistics issues
• Lead / support negotiations with suppliers for assigned commodities to achieve the best price, quality, technology and delivery are achieved
• Lead sourcing decision, in accordance to MSI Purchasing Procedures and work with commodity buyer (regional and global) to leverage best overall landed costs
• Responsible for VA/VE activities to meet customer targets
• Responsible for quoting and implementing engineering change MEC, once programs go into production
• Support purchasing activities for cross-functional product development programs as required
• Evaluate and assess supplier’s quotations to ensure commercial, technical and quality objectives are achieved
• Utilize organization-wide purchasing policies and ensure compliance
• Work with Quality to develop and maintain supplier performance
• Coordinate the qualification of new suppliers
• Research new sources of materials, supplies, and services making recommendations to reduce costs and improve quality
• Maintain all required records of purchases, prices, and deliveries
• Serve as technical resource in matters related to changing market conditions
• Support Finance and Global Purchasing activities by providing purchase price variance analysis, performing standard cost review, and facilitating cost of sales activities
• Participation in cost reduction activities to meet Purchasing targets