Sr Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Specialty automotive manufacturer has exciting purchasing opportunity for Buyers in their facility. Buyers will be responsible for understanding design-to-cost, design-for-production, and manufacturability to help source vehicle components, negotiate contracts, and evaluate requirements.

This is a 3-6 month contract based in Auburn Hills, MI with an hourly pay rate of $42/hr.

Buyers can expect to:

-Source complex components for vehicle assembly

-Negotiate, place and administer contracts for vehicle assembly requirements

-Implement commodity strategies established by management

-Maintain supply base at optimal level

-Negotiate cost and product with potential suppliers

-Compare competitive quotes for best value

-Develop potential suppliers

-Draft complete file documentation to ensure determination of fair and reasonable pricing

-Draft and issue blanket contracts and purchase orders

-Enter and maintain all information in SAP database

The successful candidate will need:

• BA/BS degree required in a related field (Supply Management and/or Business)
• MBA preferred
• 5-7 years automotive purchasing experience required
• Strong computer and communication skills required (Word, Excel, Project, SAP)
• Teamwork and communication skills required
• Analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem solving skills required
• Willingness to do about 25% travel

Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.

Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.

Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.\r\n\r\nSince our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.