Team Lead- Advanced Purchasing Buyer

Team Lead- Advanced Purchasing Buyer

We are currently in search of a Team Lead- Advanced Purchasing Buyer to join our Purchasing department of the Marquardt Group in our location Rochester Hills (USA).

This position is responsible for theexecution of all purchasing requirements with a primary focus on ensuringsecurity of supply, reducing costs and developing suppliers.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and manage the mechanical/electromechanics/electronics supplier base and supply chain for assigned projects including escalation of quality & logistics issues

• Lead / support negotiations with suppliers for assigned commodities to achieve the best price, quality and schedule

• Support purchasing activities for cross-functional product development programs

• Utilize organization-wide purchasing policies and ensure compliance

• Work with Quality to develop and maintain supplier performance

• Coordinate the qualification of new suppliers

• Research new sources of materials, supplies, and services making recommendations to reduce costs and improve quality

• Maintain all required records of purchases, prices, and deliveries

• Serve as technical resource in matters related to changing market conditions

• Participation in cost reduction activities to meet Purchasing targetsCoordinate and balance workload across Advance Purchasing Team to meet new program time lines

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of supplier development and sourcing in a manufacturing environment

• Previous experience with board-level electronic, PCB and electromechanical component is preferred

• SAP ERP experience is preferred

• Advanced computer skills, including the use of Windows, email and Microsoft Office

• Advanced verbal communication skills, including negotiation and influencing

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, supervisors, vendors, and employees

• Demonstrated project management skill

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain or related field preferred

• 5+ years related experience in a manufacturing and electronic component purchasing environment desirable

• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position has supervisory responsibility

Core Values We Admire:

• Integrity - We believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally.

• Flexibility - You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolve.

• Partnership - You are the excellent team player, able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results.

• Innovation - You want to support Marquardt in pursuing new and game changing technology.

• Pursuit of excellence - You strive to be the best.

What We Offer:

• Innovative products and diverse customer base.

• Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time.

• Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with matching).

• Support and resources to continue learning and training.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Onsite gym.

• Amazingly smart and fun teammates and a management team invested in your development and success.

• Supplier discounts at major OEMs

Contact Person:

HRB-MSI-Rochester +1 248-293-7700

[email protected]

Marquardt Switches Inc. • 2990 Waterview Drive • Rochester Hills, MI • 48309 • USA