Buyer Manufacturing / Automotive

Years of Experience: 6 years

Actively participates in the resolution of commercial issues as they relate to the assigned commodities.
Implements innovative and effective purchasing activities to meet and exceed purchasing objectives.
Develops and manages supplier relationships with assigned suppliers.
Responsible for preparing request for quotations (RFQ’s) based on projections for combined plant quantity and material requirements.
Analyzes and assess quotes for timeliness, accuracy, quality, price and service as necessary to
meet program and customer requirements.
Based on quote analysis recommends or selects suppliers according to purchase policy guidelines and consistent with commodity strategies.
Responsible for understanding all plant requirements for the assigned commodities in order to
leverage buying power.