Buyer

Buyer Steel And Aluminum Blanks

1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Preferably Masters in Business Administration
2. Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills. 3. Strong Commodity Purchasing/Procurement/Strategic Sourcing/Vendor Development and Supply Chain Knowledge. 4. OEM Experinece. 5. Must have 6-10 Years of Experience. 6. Good Analytical and Problem solving Skill. 7. Flexible to work in late evening shift.

Strategic Sourcing and Category Management:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for steel and aluminum blanks, aligning with overall organization objectives
• Manage the entire lifecycle of the steel and aluminum blanks category, including supplier selection and performance.
• Identify opportunities for supply base optimization, consolidation, and diversification to mitigate risks and improve efficiency.

Supplier Identification, Qualification, and Relationship Management:

• Research, identify, and evaluate potential suppliers in NA for steel and aluminum blanks, considering factors like quality, cost, delivery, and capacity.
• Lead the supplier qualification process, often in collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships and effective communication.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, addressing issues related to quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.

Negotiation and Contract Management:

• Lead complex negotiations for pricing, terms, and conditions, aiming to achieve the most favorable agreements while ensuring supply continuity and quality.
• Develop and implement long-term agreements
• Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives through negotiation, value analysis, and process improvements.

Cost Management and Value Engineering:

• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams on value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) initiatives to optimize material specifications and reduce costs.
• Drive continuous improvement in material cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Internal Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with engineering and design teams to understand material specifications, performance requirements, and new product development needs.
• Partner with STA to resolve material quality issues and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
• Engage with finance and legal departments for budgeting, payment terms, and contract reviews.
• Communicate sourcing strategies, market insights, and supplier performance to relevant internal stakeholders.

Sustainability and Compliance:

• Ensure suppliers adhere to ethical sourcing practices, environmental regulations, and social responsibility standards.
• Monitor and manage compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and relevant governmental regulations

Reporting and Analytics:

• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost savings, supplier performance, lead times
• Conduct spend analysis to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and cost reduction.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on market conditions, sourcing strategies, and supplier performance for management.