Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Pay Rate: $42-$45/hr

Domain: Automotive

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of extension

Final date to receive applications: November 15, 2026

• New Product Development / Technical Sourcing
• Cost, quality, and timeline management
• Supplier agreements and contracts

• Working with Engineering, Procurement, Project Teams, and Suppliers
• Identifying and mitigating supplier, technical, and project risks
• Cost targets
• Should Cost analysis/tools
• Financial decision-making for sourcing

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience is more important than the exact number of years

• Someone with a technical or engineering background who has supported product development, worked closely with suppliers, negotiated commercial agreements, managed project risks, and collaborated across multiple teams to bring new products to market.

• Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization.
• Education/Experienceo Bachelors degree in finance or a related business field required o 10+ years finance related experience required
• CPSM/CPPM/CPP (Certified Professional Supply Management; Certified Professional Purchasing Management; Certified Purchasing Professional)
  Responsibility levelo Exercises independent judgment with little to no direction from supervisor
• Skills Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills (Required) o Expert ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data (Required) o Expert ability to accurately document and record customer/client information (Required) o Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback (Required) o Expert knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing (Required) o Expert knowledge of supply chain management (Typically required) o Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel (Required)
  Major
  
  Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures o Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales o Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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