Acumenz Consulting · 1 day ago
Junior Buyer/ Procurement Associate with Supply Chain Management (Automotive Domain prefered)
Dearborn, MI
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expAcumenz Consulting is seeking a Junior Buyer/ Procurement Associate to lead and execute the procurement strategy for Information Technology hardware, software, and services. The role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with internal departments to meet their procurement needs.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureMobile Apps
Hiring Manager
Harshvardhini Munwar
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive sourcing strategies for Ford’s Information Technology products and services within all Ford Business Units
Achieve significant value creation, cost savings (including redundancy reduction/tail spend control), and favorable terms, with the ability to report out on key performance indicators to senior leadership
Cultivate strong collaborative relationships with internal business partners to understand requirements and ensure alignment
Build and maintain robust relationships with key suppliers, managing performance against KPIs, conducting business reviews, and driving continuous improvement
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of buyers and oversee global coordination with global purchasing partners
Provide guidance, set clear performance objectives, manage workload distribution, and foster a collaborative, engaging, and high-performing team environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field
Minimum of 0-3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Commodity Management/ Program Management
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present insights clearly
Strong foundational knowledge of Information Technology categories, including hardware, software, and IT services
Experience leading and successfully executing complex strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations
Highly adaptable and resourceful, with a proven ability to manage changing priorities and thrive in ambiguous environments
Preferred
Experience in the automotive industry
Recently graduated with 2-3 years of experience in the IT field
Strong interest in receiving training in this area of the business
Company
Acumenz Consulting
Acumenz Consulting Inc. offers strategic consulting with a focus on Enterprise Solutions, Custom Solutions, and Business Intelligence.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase