Project Purchasing Specialist in Auburn Hills, Michigan at Amaneos US, Inc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Development of market and decision making- analysis, evaluation, and optimization of supplier portfolio.
Expert in sourcing new suppliers for multiple commodities such as fasteners, injection mold components, gaskets, automation equipment, metal stampings and sub-components.
Manages supplier database ensuring information is up to date and correct.
Supplier development & evaluation experience is needed.
Create Purchase Requestions & Purchase Orders
Investigate & develop potential suppliers for various applications.
Work with sub-suppliers to maintain performance standards & expectations.
Independent execution of cost and contract negotiations protecting company interest.
Manage & track supplier related cost reduction initiatives.
Identification and implementation of cost optimization potentials during serial production phase: cost/process related, resourcing/in-sourcing activities and execution of commodities strategies maintaining or improving quality of material or product.
Calculate & manage spend amounts by suppliers.
Support supply chain optimization to improve material flow, capture value or reduce waste in the supply chain.
Interaction with departments to ensure continuous service and support of ongoing projects.
Planning, investigation and coordination of purchasing activities for prototypes and complete order processing.
Identify and implement improvement possibilities of the project and potential cost savings.
Execute development of business planning and tool cost of prototype and volume production.
Ensure on-time industrialization of projects supporting project management teams for the successful launch of programs.
Participate in technical discussions and cost saving negotiations with suppliers- including VA/VE opportunities through-out the launch.
Spearhead BOM Management & enter data as required within a timely manner.
Other duties may be assigned detrimental to the goals and objectives of the organization.

Skills
Experience with Project purchasing REQUIRED
Strong negotiation skills (terms, pricing & invoice payments)
Expert in the development of new suppliers & eliminating risk during the process
Self-motivated, demonstrated work ethics and result oriented
Familiar with SAP system preferred but not mandatory
Microsoft office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and others)
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong time management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and meet deadlines

Qualification
College education is preferred but not mandatory
Position is On-Site with some travel to be expected
2-5 yr. experience as a professional in purchasing (injection molding, resins, components, seals, gaskets, and equipment
Experience in CAPEX and machinery procurement is an advantage