Commodity Buyer

The Tokai Rika Group is seeking an Commodity Buyer who has strong analytical skills as well as strong skills in dealing with commercial issues, planning, negotiation and communication.

• Lead, negotiate, and coordinate all sourcing functions
• Analyze supply base capability and quotations to determine most appropriate source
• Manage key supplier relationships and supplier partnerships
• Develop and execute commodity strategies to support department and company goals
• Establish commodity standards: parts list, cost standards, business process work, etc
• Negotiate costs, terms, quality, technology and delivery of materials and/or services
• Work with supply base and internal departments to achieve cost targets
• Work with suppliers on Kaizen, setting targets and implementing APR, VA/VE and cost reduction strategies
• Perform supplier assessments for localization efforts
• Monitor commodity concerns and ensure supply stability
• Maintain contracts and purchase orders and comply with internal controls

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business related fields
• 3+ years experience in auto components purchasing or related field
• Proven negotiation skills to achieve cost reduction targets
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand basic engineering documents
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills, good mathematics aptitude and problem solving skills
• Willingness to travel 25 - 35%
• Must have experience with ERP software, preferably BPCS
• Highly proficient with MS Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

TRAM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.