Buyer, Engineering

• Development and sourcing of components with the supply base
• Developing, maintaining, and monitoring supplier relationships
• Building, championing and implementing strategic direction for responsible suppliers
• Serve as liaison between suppliers and internal customers
• Drive best pricing for the business through negotiations, sourcing, and VAVE efforts
• Contribute to the development of processes and procedures to advance the Purchasing function

Ideal candidate will have:

• Strong technical understanding of components (i.e. their critical dimensioning and their interaction with other components) and the ability to effectively communicate this information
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong project management skills with a mind toward continuous improvement
• Ability to make decisions regarding materials, planning and vendor relationships
• Familiarity with AIAG, APQP, and PPAP requirements and expectations
• Experience in developing comprehensive supplier/commodity strategies
• Strong knowledge of planning systems/approaches and measurement tools, as well as competence in ERP systems
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of work time domestically or internationally

Candidate MUST have one of the following 4-year degrees:

• Integrated Supply Chain Management
• Engineering (any discipline)
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology

FEMA Corporation is an EOE, including disability/vets. If interested, please submit your resume with cover letter to  for consideration.