Senior Buyer

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

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As a member of the Defense Supply Chain Management (SCM) team, this role interfaces with the rest of the production team to perform major procurement activities, in the acquisition of a broad range of products and services, including both direct material and indirect products and services. Understand, analyze, and communicate cost and supplier data to implement commodity strategies established by management and to optimize sourcing direction.
Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information.

• Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and administering contracts/purchase orders for Defense requirements
• Supports bid/proposal submission process
• Employs cost reduction strategies to meet SCM deliverables
• Maintains commodity supply base at an optimal level
• Participates in strategic planning for commodity strategies and processes
• Provides mentoring and training for buyers and assistance to manager, as required
• Interfaces cross-functionally with Pricing, Material Integration, Materials, Quality, Engineering, Design, and Finance/Accounting to support the organization's goals and deliverables
• Work with Material Integration and Materials activity to ensure clear identification of order requirements
• Understand supplier capability to ensure optimal sourcing decisions to meet best quality, cost, and delivery requirements
• Compare competitive quotes for best value and negotiate cost with suppliers
• Work collaboratively with Aftermarket group to understand buying strategies and maximize opportunities for cost reduction/control and execute commodity strategies as established by the team
• Work with SCM supplier development and Aftermarket/Advanced/Commercial groups to identify/develop potential suppliers
• Complete file documentation to ensure determination of fair and reasonable pricing
• Source complex components/assemblies through issuance of contracts and purchase orders to supply base in support of order requirements
• Support bid/proposal process by obtaining competitive quotes, whenever possible, from supply base
• Enter and maintain all information in SAP
• Identify cost avoidance/reduction opportunities and participating in continuous improvement of processes and tools
• Maintain production supply base at an optimal level
• Drive creation of commodity strategies for production sourcing direction, with involvement of Aftermarket group for shared commodities
• Mentor/provide training to buyers and provide assistance to manager, as required
• Participate in a Rapid Improvement Event (RIE) for process improvement
• Interface with other cross-functional activities/departments

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field preferred; or 5+ years of relevant supply chain management experience
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or legacy CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certification preferred in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 4 years of procurement experience with a bachelor's degree
• SAP S/4
  
  HANA experience preferred
• Experience negotiating within the automotive or defense industries
• Demonstrated self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to work independently
• Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to create and present detailed sourcing analyses using Power Point
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective internal and external…