N.S. International, Ltd · 1 day ago
NSNA Advanced Purchasing Buyer II
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expN.S. International, Ltd. is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units for various OEMs. The NSNA Advanced Purchasing Buyer II is responsible for leading program level sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement of mechanical components and electronics.
AutomotiveIndustrial AutomationManufacturing
Responsibilities
Act as the purchasing representative on project teams, driving the sourcing of new components from the acquisition phase through APQP, industrialization, and launch, including major make-or-buy decisions, analysis of future material requirements, and leading cost discussions for engineering changes and program extensions
Manage the RFQ process for all sourcing activities, ensuring suppliers complete all required documentation and meet customer and NSNA key requirements, at each RFQ stage
Coordinate the qualification of new suppliers and evaluate risks in the current supply base, working closely with Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure a robust supply chain and implement contingency plans during the sourcing of new components
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Purchase Costing Leader, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality, on new product designs and the evaluation of potential technical partners
Responsible for developing and executing commodity strategies for the assigned commodity group, including negotiating, implementing, and managing supply agreements, optimizing sourcing, securing favorable terms, driving cost savings, and proactively managing commodity price fluctuations and associated risks
Manage and control Bill of Material (BOM) costs throughout each project stage, defining measures to close gaps to targets and tracking sourcing and cost savings KPIs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance, Purchasing, Supply Chain Mgmt, Engineering or related business emphasis
7+ years related work experience (Automotive Industry Tier 1 preferred)
5+ years in purchasing role
5+ years in a manufacturing environment
Experience and knowledge in financial analysis, including forecasting & budget management
Work experience in areas similar to ADAS, EV/HEV, HUD's
Basic Knowledge of APQP, PPAP and Supplier development
Experience with analyzing cost breakdowns
Technical ability, preferably with electronics and/or metal components
High level of teamwork skills
Proven level of negotiation acumen
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams and remote teams
Experience negotiating and operating in different cultures and working under pressure
Experience preparing and presenting commodity reports & analysis to Senior Management levels
Expertise with RFQ processes and benchmarking costs
Experience working cross functionally with Product Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Manufacturing to validate supplier costs
Experience coordinating with project management
Experience with VA/VE methodologies and processes
Experience and knowledge in financial analysis, including forecasting & budget management
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree is a plus
Company
N.S. International, Ltd
N.S. International, Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nippon Seiki.
1001-5000 employees
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