Automotive Buyer III

The role

You will buy raw materials, equipment, components, tooling, services and supplies at the best possible price. You will manage purchase orders, suppliers and contracts so that items arrive on time and meet quality standards.

What you will do

• Create purchase orders and send them to the correct vendor.
• Confirm vendor receipt of purchase orders and answer vendor questions.
• Obtain vendor delivery dates and handle late-delivery or quality issues.
• Support the Receiving team and manage invoices for purchase orders.
• Build and manage relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Build and maintain internal relationships to keep services running.
• Keep systems updated with the latest order information.
• Help develop and carry out contracts.
• Run competitive bid analysis and negotiations for goods and services.
• Travel to suppliers when requested.

Required qualifications

• 5 years of procurement experience and a BS degree in business administration, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with CAD drawings, including knowledge of prototype parts.
• Understanding of specific manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading meetings with external partners, including negotiation and delivery discussions.
• Experience leading Quality, Cost, Delivery and Development discussions with suppliers.
• Experience using SAP.
• Expert PC skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multinational team.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Coordination experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation structure.
• Benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being.
• Ongoing professional development.

About the company

Goken is a global engineering services and product development company founded in 2004. It partners with automotive OEMs and suppliers, as well as clients in non-mobility industries.