Work for the world market leader and TOP 100 automotive supplier HBPO - Plastic Omnium Modules! We are world market leader in the development, construction, assembly and logistics of complex front-end modules and specialist for other module solutions. At home in one of the most dynamic industries, we guarantee you a varied range of tasks coupled with many professional challenges. HBPO is part of the Plastic Omnium Group - a leading global automotive supplier of innovative solutions for more connected and sustainable mobility.

 

Sr. Buyer (Contract) 1

we are looking for our corporate office in Troy

 

Essential Functions/Duties

• Interaction with the program team, plant, suppliers, and customers; participation in relevant team meetings
• Implementation of purchasing processes and objectives within the program
• Managing and communication of all purchasing issues related to the program, including engineering change orders
• Proposal of sourcing strategy in adherence with purchasing manager, duration of RFQ and lead on value analysis process, commercial negotiation, preparation of sourcing recommendation, finalization and negotiation of purchasing-related contracts and agreements with suppliers
• Managing commercial details on all purchasing parts
• Explore the market for new materials, supplies and processes in order to develop new sources and/or generate cost benefits and/or risk reductions
• Cost Saving Initiatives: Initiate projects that will lead to cost savings
• Ensuring adequate contracted capacities at suppliers
• Has the ability to stop production, upon notifying the supervisor and Plant Manager for Safety related matters requiring immediate attention.
• Interaction with HBPO Operations and current production facilities for supplier-related topics throughout the program life.
• Understand and comply with company EHS policy
• Strong data analysis skills, ability to interpret data to make recommendations.  Reporting and presentation abilities. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Management, Engineering or Equivalent

 

Professional /Technical Training:

• PC / common working knowledge (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
• Knowledge / experience in project work
• Facilitator-/presentation techniques
• SAP / common working knowledge
• Skilled negotiator
• Intermediate to advanced Analysis skills
• Technical understanding of product, parts and equipment

 

Related Experience/Specialized Knowledge:

• 3-5 years in similar position
• Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements

 

Mobile working is just as natural for us as working together in a team on site.

We are particularly happy to receive applications from people who contribute to the diversity of our company.

Do you have any questions about the position or your application?

Are you interested and would like to become part of our team? Then apply now here.

 

HBPO North America, Inc. | Human Resources

 

700 Tower Dr #250 | Troy | MI 48098 | USA

Phone: 1-248-823-7083

careersna@hbpogroup.com | www.hbpogroup.com