Project Buyer

Project Buyer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Lead Buyer for local teams in regional and global development programs.
• Negotiate optimal pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Lead sourcing activities for BOM components.
• Track and manage program deliverables, including sourcing status, financials, and supplier timing.
• Support and drive cost‑reduction initiatives in line with regional and global purchasing objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships in compliance with established purchasing procedures and policies.
• Prepare, issue, and analyze Requests for Quotation (RFQs) from approved suppliers to support production and pre‑production needs, and issue corresponding purchase orders.
• Assists and/or leads the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems.
• Lead or assist in resolving production, design, quality, and delivery issues.
• Conduct team sourcing kick‑off meetings with suppliers after award decisions.
• Coordinate cross‑functional meetings with program teams and suppliers.
• Oversee engineering changes, tool transfers, and benchmarking activities for assigned programs.
• Develop, maintain, and publish documentation as required by purchasing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PROFILE REQUIRED

Personal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing industry environment or CPM certification preferred.
• 2-5 years of purchasing or program purchasing experience preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship or transfer, now or in the future.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, maintain, and interpret data.
• High level of integrity with the ability to handle confidential information.
• Demonstrated ethical conduct and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Detail‑oriented with proven accuracy in work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across functions.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Self‑starter with strong initiative and problem‑solving abilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.