Junior Buyer - Global Technology Associates
Livonia, MI 48150
About the Job
Junior Buyer
Job ID: 208900
Location : Livonia, MI 48150
Pay Rate: $30.00-$32.00/hour
Additional Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), company-paid holidays and more!
Type of hire: Contract
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Travel: 20%
Position Summary:
The Junior Buyer will place purchase orders, requests for quotes (RFQs), perform data analysis, and other activities associated with overseeing the sourcing of new products. The role will manage suppliers and current cost reductions. Responsibilities will include evaluating suppliers based on cost, quality, launch, and delivery of their products and services.
Position Responsibilities :
- Lead current production cost reduction and new program sourcing for the assigned commodities, including issuing and analyzing RFQs. (40%)
- Process purchase orders and ensure that the supplier is meeting delivery dates. (20%)
- Assist in developing and executing sourcing strategies and plans to leverage the company's global buy and optimize total supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, and launch). (5%)
- Lead, manage, and execute data collection, validation, analysis, and negotiation activities for the assigned commodities. (10%)
- Assist in ongoing supplier assessment and performance review meetings, monitor the effectiveness of the strategy, and make changes. (10%)
- Participate in process improvements with the team to develop and implement best practices. (10%)
- Monitor supply markets, trends, and forecasts. (5%)
Position Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related or technical area.
- Good computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to collect and analyze data.
- Relevant internship or co-op experience.
- Experience in the automotive industry.
- Experience with cost analysis.
- Experience in negotiating and assessing suppliers.
- Understanding of automotive industry quality standards.
- Coordination, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Technical capability and manufacturing knowledge.
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft.
- Familiarity with purchasing. machinery, raw materials (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, etc.)
GTA Questions :
- Do you have machining or raw material purchasing experience?
- What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Are you currently working? If yes, why are you currently looking to make a move?
- Based on the job description, what is your desired compensation for this role? Please do not put negotiable.
- When would you be available to interview and start this position, if selected?
- Are you able to work in the U.S. without the need for a Visa, other than a TN Visa for Canadian citizens?
- For submittal purposes, please provide the day and month in which you were born (We do not need the year).
- For submittal purposes, please provide the last 4 digits of your SSN.
Please note that if you are a current GTA employee or have been placed by GTA at one of our clients, we will not be able to entertain moving you. However, we are hopeful that you may know someone else who is qualified and as such you would still be eligible for our generous referral bonus program detailed below.
REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM:
If you are able to refer a person we do hire, we can offer up to $250 for contractors after they are on the job for 90 days and up to $500 for direct hires after they are on the job between 90 days to 180 days, depending on customer payment terms.
Source : Global Technology Associates