Buyer I

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Salary Exempt Indirect Novi, MI, US

Job Purpose
Support purchasing operations by sourcing materials and services, managing supplier relationships, tracking purchasing initiatives, and ensuring on-time delivery of products to support manufacturing operations.

• Purchase direct and indirect materials to meet production and operational requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate demand forecasts, delivery schedules, and inventory needs.
• Analyze quotes and negotiate pricing, delivery, and service terms to achieve quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) objectives.
• Process purchase orders, contracts, requisitions, and invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Monitor supplier performance and support cost reduction, lead-time improvement, and sourcing initiatives.
• Follow up on requests from Central Purchasing Center and internal stakeholders.
• Support FTA/USMCA documentation, Certificate of Origin management, and trade compliance activities.
• Assist with CBP audits and resolution of related issues.
• Track purchasing metrics, supplier performance, and cost-saving activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience preferred.
• CPM or CPSM certification is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Korean highly preferred.

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and data analysis.
• Understanding of purchasing processes, supply chain management, and trade compliance (FTA/USMCA).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Experience in automotive manufacturing or related industry.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.