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Novi, MIFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Novi, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Our Next Energy is hiring a Buyer. The Buyer will lead RFQs, supplier selection, and strategic sourcing for assigned commodities. This role involves identifying and qualifying new suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. The Buyer will also manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and support cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.

Key focus areas include Lead Requests for Quotation (RFQs), supplier selection, and strategic sourcing activities for assigned commodities., Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers in partnership with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality., and Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, lead times, payment terms, and supply agreements to achieve cost and operational objectives..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Supply Chain Management Or Equivalent and Purchasing Experience. Important skills include Supplier Selection, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Evaluation, Supplier Qualification, Negotiation, and Supplier Relationship Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supplier SelectionStrategic SourcingSupplier EvaluationSupplier QualificationNegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementPurchase Order ManagementSupplier Performance MonitoringProblem SolvingCollaborationDemand AnalysisRisk MitigationSupplier Capacity PlanningLong-Term Sourcing StrategiesData MaintenanceComplianceReportingCost ReductionProcess ImprovementExcelMicrosoft WordPowerPointNew Product LaunchesEngineering Development ProgramsLithium-Ion Battery SystemsPower ElectronicsElectrical SystemsRenewable Energy TechnologiesGlobal SuppliersInternational SourcingAPQPPPAPSupplier Quality ProcessesAutomotive Manufacturing Standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management or Related Field or Equivalent Experience3 Years Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain Experience in ManufacturingExperience Managing RFQsExperience With Supplier NegotiationsExperience With Purchase Order ExecutionKnowledge of Manufacturing ProcessesKnowledge of Production PlanningKnowledge of Supplier ManagementExperience Working Within ERP/MRP SystemsAutomotive Purchasing ExperienceBattery Purchasing ExperienceElectronics Purchasing Experience

Full job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Lead Requests for Quotation (RFQs), supplier selection, and strategic sourcing activities for assigned commodities.
  • Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers in partnership with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality.
  • Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, lead times, payment terms, and supply agreements to achieve cost and operational objectives.
  • Develop and maintain supplier relationships that support quality, delivery, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Create, issue, manage, and expedite purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
  • Monitor supplier performance and proactively resolve delivery, quality, and capacity issues.
  • Support supplier development activities to ensure successful achievement of program milestones and production readiness.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Program Management, and Quality to support prototype builds, new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and production schedules.
  • Analyze demand requirements and identify supply chain risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize disruptions.
  • Support supplier capacity planning and long-term sourcing strategies aligned with business growth.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing data, supplier records, pricing, and contracts within the ERP system.
  • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, quality standards, export control requirements (when applicable), and ethical sourcing practices.
  • Prepare purchasing metrics, supplier scorecards, and reports for management review.
  • Drive cost reduction, process improvement, and supplier performance initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered

  • Minimum of 3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Automotive, battery, electronics, or advanced manufacturing purchasing experience strongly preferred

  • Experience managing RFQs, supplier negotiations, and purchase order execution

  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and supplier management

  • Experience working within ERP/MRP systems; Microsoft Dynamics experience preferred

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Preferred

  • Experience supporting new product launches and engineering development programs

  • Knowledge of lithium-ion battery systems, power electronics, electrical systems, or renewable energy technologies

  • Experience working with global suppliers and international sourcing

  • Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, supplier quality processes, and automotive manufacturing standards

  • Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, or CSCP are a plus

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