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Technical BuyerSanden • Wylie, TX, United States
Technical Buyer

Technical Buyer

Sanden • Wylie, TX, United States
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title

This job is responsible for evaluating and sourcing domestic and international suppliers resulting in the lowest total cost and highest value for Sanden

Principle Duties/Essential Functions

  • Procure SIA materials & services at the lowest total cost
  • Support manufacturing and production control with respect to supply shortages
  • Manage the activities of suppliers being qualified & work to retain the best and continually maintain positive, long standing relationships
  • Ensure parts are sourced on time and that parts are available for all development builds
  • Perform comparative cost analysis of supplier processes & quotations

Other Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement long term sourcing strategies (3 5 year plan)
  • Take all ethical actions to ensure the highest possible cost reductions for SIA
  • Deal with suppliers on an on-going basis regarding validation, cost reduction projects, dual sourcing, increased capacity, VA VE submission, etc.
  • Complete all assignments, projects, & reports successfully and on time w/o supervisor follow up
  • Maintain a positive and cooperative relationship with all SIA departments, locations, and suppliers
  • Take the initiative in validation projects to ensure no delay in the milestone dates & successful project launch
  • Promptly process completely & correctly all required documentation for procurement related activity
  • Provide timely information for reporting of cost reduction, HK, Tooling, etc.
  • Keep abreast of developments in assigned commodities and the economic market
  • Assist and contribute to all departmental management requests for information & data
  • Other tasks as assigned by department management
  • Responsible for awareness and compliance with company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Contributing to the effectiveness of the EHS policies and procedures by communicating and reporting unsafe conditions and/or non-compliances

Competencies

The specific competencies and definitions required to do this job are listed on the Department Skills Matrix

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum 5 + years' experience in manufacturing purchasing preferably in the automotive industry

Background and knowledge of machining, casting, stampings, bearings, and surface treatment

Strong background in supplier sourcing, supplier selection, supplier evaluation and negotiations

Must be capable of making decisions with a minimum of guidance and direction

Ability to read, understand, & interpret drawings & specifications as relates to procurement activities

Advanced MS Word and Excel knowledge

Familiar with Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) standards

Physical Demands

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Some occasional lifting (up to limits prescribed by OSHA) may be involved

Continuously meets short deadlines while maintaining technical quality of the results

Long periods of concentration usually while working on a computer

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

PPE may be required based on specific projects

Work Environment/Hours

Primary work area is located in an office setting

Must be able to work normal office hours plus provide support on evenings and weekend (as needed)

Must be able to deal with a wide variety of people on a personal level

Primary Work Location

Wylie, TX

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% domestic

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