Direct Material Buyer

## Direct Material Buyer Apply locations:
Auburn Hillstime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR101305

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care;

flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.
** Job Description
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* Essential Job Functions:

*** Sourcing & Supplier Management
** Evaluate and select sources for production components/materials based on technical fit, capacity, quality, and total cost
* Develop and maintain deep knowledge of assigned commodity markets (e.g., resin/SMC, metals, chemicals) including pricing drivers, index tracking (e.g., PPI, resin indices), and supply/demand trends
* Develop Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with suppliers as appropriate
* Manage pricing at a corporate level across CSP plants, including inflation/deflation tracking and index-based pricing mechanisms
* Support CSP facilities in resolution of supplier issues; lead negotiations as necessary
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers supporting CSP plants
* May participate in Supplier Quality audits and financial health assessments of critical suppliers
* Analytical & Cost Management
** Identify and execute cost savings opportunities using data analysis (e.g., spend analytics, should-cost modeling, PPV and BIP tracking)
* Analyze supplier quotes and proposals using structured cost breakdowns to determine most competitive and lowest-risk suppliers
* Build and maintain reporting/dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Excel) to track commodity pricing trends, savings pipelines, and supplier performance
* Monitor and forecast commodity price exposure; support rolling forecast reconciliation (e.g., 6+6, 3+9) across programs
* Program & Systems Execution
** Place purchase orders (via QAD EE) with suppliers
* Work closely with Engineering to understand program requirements and coordinate Engineering Changes
* Participate in program kickoff meetings; work with Sales, Engineering, CSP plant personnel, and suppliers to ensure duties and timelines are met; expedite as necessary
* Participate in development of new or enhanced Purchasing policies and procedures
* Ensure customer requirements are met throughout the sourcing and program lifecycle
* Perform a variety of complex tasks with a wide degree of independence and decision-making latitude
* Adhere to all CSP company policies, guidelines, and procedures
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* Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
* 2-4 years of direct material purchasing experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment
* Working knowledge of assigned commodity category(ies) — material properties, cost drivers, and supplier landscape
* Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, modeling) and familiarity with BI tools (Power BI preferred)
* Experience with ERP/procurement systems (QAD, Coupa, or similar)
* Strong negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
** Travel:
** Up to 15% domestic and 5% international
* If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you!
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