Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

JOB DESCRIPTION Summary

The Program Purchasing Buyer is part of our Operational Purchasing team and will be responsible for flawless program launches, ensuring purchasing deliverables are met according to program timing and budget, negotiating product changes, supporting VAVE activities, BOM and sourcing tracking, preparing RFQs, negotiating and sourcing parts and tooling, supporting technical feasibility reviews, and representing purchasing in multifunctional program reviews.

Core Responsibilities Ability to work with multiple functions within Adient (Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance) and influence without direct authority

Clear understanding of supplier terms and conditions

Ability to negotiate (tactics, techniques, and strategies)
Evaluate cost breakdowns to identify opportunities to reduce overall cost Ability to cooperate with people of different levels inside / outside the company and to interact with the team to reach team goals and business objectives

Ability to recognize and respond to customer expectations with a sense of urgency

Ability to gather information, analyze data, prepare and lead negotiations as well as deliver a recommendation

Ability to summarize complex issues and communicate to all levels of management

Ability to be successful working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities

Some travel may be required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field3-5 years of Automotive Purchasing experience required.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills PRIMARY LOCATION Central Tech Unit Plymouth MISummary

Location:

Plymouth, MIType:
Full time