Location
Livonia, MI | United States
Job description
Job Description
Essential Duties and 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 supplier is meeting delivery dates. (20%)
-Assist in developing and executing sourcing strategies and plans to leverage ***'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 on going supplier assessment and performance review meetings, monitor effectiveness of 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%)
Minimum Qualifications to be considered:
-Bachelor's degree in Business or related or technical area.
-Good verbal and written communication skills.
-Good computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
-Professional and possesses integrity.
-Ability to collect and analyze data.
Education and Experience (preferred):
-Relevant internship or co-op experience.
-Experience in the automotive industry.
-Experience with cost analysis.
-Experience in negotiating and assessing suppliers.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (preferred):
-Understanding of automotive industry quality standards.
-Coordination, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
-Technical capability and manufacturing knowledge.
-Knowledge of PeopleSoft.
-Familiarity purchasing raw materials (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, etc.)
About Kyyba: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Disclaimer: Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Rewards: Medical, dental, vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
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