Subaru of Indiana Automotive · 1 week ago
Buyer/Cost Analyst - 1st Procurement
Lafayette, IN, US, 47905
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSubaru of Indiana Automotive is seeking a Buyer/Cost Analyst who will be responsible for developing negotiation strategies and working directly with suppliers to analyze costs. The role involves managing supplier accounts, achieving sourcing targets, and leading cost reduction activities.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for 10-15 supplier accounts with an average annual spend of $160 million
Leads in achieving company sourcing targets
Gains industry knowledge of commodity group and automotive industry trends
Creates long-term sourcing strategy for commodity group
Facilitates new supplier vetting (including on-site and financial audits)
Executes sourcing strategies through the sourcing decision making process
Reports and gain final approval up to executive level management
Leads company cost reduction activity
Cost structure and supply-chain analysis
Supplier production process evaluation and improvement activity
Supplier negotiation
Initiates VA/VE activity through collaboration with design & quality engineers
Contract management activity
Engineering change cost analysis and approval contract activity
Tactical support for supplier quality, delivery, development, packaging, AP/AR, and service parts
Oversees the contracts negotiated with the suppliers
Additional account maintenance activity
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field of study
Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field of study
Understanding of Purchasing and product development process
Production process background/knowledge
Company
Subaru of Indiana Automotive
Subaru of Indiana Automotive is an organization that manufactures automotive products for Subaru Ascent, Impreza, Legacy and Outback.
5001-10000 employees
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