AISIN Manufacturing Illinois · 2 months ago
Purchasing Buyer - Resin Components
Northville, MI, 48168-8687, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAISIN Manufacturing Illinois is a part of AISIN World Corp. of America, focusing on the Commodity Purchasing department. The Purchasing Buyer for Resin Components will negotiate supplier agreements, support program launches, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize purchasing processes.
AutomotiveIndustrial AutomationManufacturing
Responsibilities
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, confidentiality agreements, master purchase agreements, changes in process, terms, engineering requirements, and other items as required with suppliers
Detailed quotation analysis and negotiation for all cost drivers
Support the launch of new programs, including negotiating and price establishment of prototype / trial materials
Evaluate new supplier performance and information
Support preparation of annual budget plans (including purchases, manpower, expenses, etc.) for each location and all assigned components and suppliers – working with manufacturing plant site purchasing members to finalize total budget plan by plant
Support development and standardization of processes in conjunction with AWA systems & processes and manufacturing plant needs for all Commodity assigned components (including strategy, negotiation tactics, processes, policies, etc.)
In conjunction with management, lead activities for Commodity purchasing to: Develop forms, processes, and systems for Commodity central purchasing, Support other AISIN purchasing groups for similar products and processes, Execute communized purchasing activities with suppliers and potential suppliers, Develop total supply chain cost analysis
Support the Commodity procurement team (and support of other teams as appropriate) for cost reduction activity including cooperation with AISIN affiliated companies
Support sub-tier negotiations and purchasing as necessary
Coordinate and analyze total volume usage, forecasts, and total material buy for Commodity suppliers
Support related processes as appropriate for quotations, Letters of Intent, Feasibility Studies, Engineering Changes, quotations, capacity investigations, etc
Analysis of various inputs and conditions from cross-functional departments to find cost savings opportunities
Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams at AWA, manufacturing plants and AISIN Group companies (both domestic and overseas)
Coordinate with SPTT members to conduct supplier business audits
In conjunction with strategic project purchasing members and SPTT: Assess prospective suppliers for new model programs and localization activities, Support development of commodity purchase strategies, Identify suppliers for new business and review their capabilities per engineering requirements
Prepare reports and presentations as necessary
Gain consensus from multiple manufacturing plants and recommend sourcing decisions
Act as Supplier champion to AISIN and voice of AISIN to supplier
Develop and maintain record of supplier assessments for commodity suppliers
Work with design team to identify new, local, or advanced materials and processes for mass or cost savings
Other tasks and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Effective written and verbal communication skills for internal and external contacts
Ability to create effective memos and letters
Capable of analyzing quotations, developing budgets, and understanding cost impact
Ability to comprehend technical and business correspondence
Ability to analyze manufacturing processes and blueprints
Strong computer skills including Excel, and the ability to create graphs, spreadsheets, and charts
Preferred
Experience in automotive industry with understanding of standard job functions and requirements within the industry
Prior purchasing experience in automotive industry or industrial environment
Experience in multi-cultural environment, preferably Japanese-based
Experience in logistics, customs, and duties/tariff
Fluency in English with additional language skill in Japanese, Chinese, German, and/or Spanish
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, other Applied Science, or Purchasing Supply Chain Management is preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business or other non-technical area is acceptable based on proven technical skill
Company
AISIN Manufacturing Illinois
Products AMI is proud to manufacture a wide range of products for some of the most demanding customers in the automotive industry including Toyota, General Motors, Lexus, and Subaru.
Founded in 2002
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase