Buyer 1, Fasteners

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Buyer 1, Fasteners to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role, you'll support sourcing, cost reduction, and strategic purchasing activities for assigned commodities.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate commodity pricing and support cost reduction initiatives to achieve departmental goals.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, and recommend the most competitive sourcing solutions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and engineers to understand commodity requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Manage contracts, purchase orders, cost reduction plans, and savings validation for assigned commodities.
• Monitor supplier performance and departmental objectives, coordinating cross-functional issue resolution and implementing mitigation actions as needed to meet quality, cost, delivery, and timing targets.
• Analyze and validate data, track performance metrics, prepare reports and presentations, and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to support purchasing objectives and process improvements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree with 0 to 2 years of experience, or 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree. If holding an Associate's degree, candidates must have 4 additional years of equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• The ability to work on-site in Farmington Hills, MI.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications (Desired)

• Demonstrated leadership potential with an interest in future leadership opportunities within a global organization.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of issues and drive resolution to complex challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability in work products and deliverables.
• Adaptable and receptive to feedback, with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.