Buyer - Part-time

Buyer – Dearborn, MI

Kelly Services is currently seeking a Buyer for one of our top automotive clients in Dearborn, MI.

This is a long term contract position through Kelly Services.

Apply now for immediate consideration!

Position Description:

Responsibility for this position includes but is not limited to:

• Lead for commodity knowledge and market intelligence including cost, bill of process, etc.
• Lead activities to deliver Best Cost at Job#1
• Lead cross-functional interface (primarily with Design Studio, PD, Cost Estimating)
• Lead operational activities to support program timing and cost recovery - PO/TO’s, tooling audits, PRIS reminders, etc.
• Lead Capacity Study management including cost negotiation
• Participate in Launch Readiness reviews to ensure supplier prepared for launch
• Lead CPA to J#1 cost true-up – including DT2 cost confirmation and Raw Material link establishment
• Support and co-drive w/STA all supplier Q1 and quality objectives
• Lead the development and deployment of constraint mitigation actions to protect assembly plant production as a result of supplier constraints or catastrophic losses

Skills Required:

Candidates for this position should have/be highly competent in the following areas:

• Strong analytical skills (sourcing evaluations, business case studies)
• Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations)
• Cost analytics (understand commodity cost drivers, part cost breakdowns, Gap-to-OCE)
• Strategic mindset and the ability to see the bigger picture
• Working knowledge of Purchasing policies, procedures, and systems
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work in teams

Experience Required:

• 2-5 years relevant experience

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (Bachelor's degree required: (Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering)
• Other Degree acceptable if 3-5 years equivalent job experience

As a Kelly employee, you’ll have access to world-class perks, including:

• Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Paid time off
• Exposure to a variety of career opportunities as a result of our expansive network of client companies
• Career guides, information and tools to help you successfully position yourself throughout every stage of your career
• Access to more than 3,000 online training courses through our Kelly Learning Center

Please note this position is being recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local branch office.

You can apply directly to this posting for consideration.

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