Electronic Commodity Buyer (Level I) in Clinton, Tennessee at SL Tennessee

• Support purchasing activities relating to sourcing and services related to Commodity purchasing (Multiple process suppliers) & project development (related to commodity)
• Ensure purchasing support to supplier quality activities is adequate.
• Provide guidance to buyers for purchasing related activities.
• Develop Commodity strategy for supplier improvement

• Issue RFQ’s based on sales and program team requirements
• Review and recommend sourcing plans for new programs and potential re-sourcing of current programs with SL
• management team.
• Support program team with early supplier nominations for proto and program development.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report product cost changes after sourcing through life of component.
• Initiate and execute supplier lead VA/VE.
• Provide communications to suppliers regarding design changes. Set expectations and timing related to project milestones and program requirements.
• Support all launching activities for suppliers including MRD, Validation, Launching, and overall program timing
• Can create and update cost models for Electronic commodity (PCBA) and Wire Harness Subassemblies.
• Lead launching activities for suppliers including MRD, Validation, Launching, and overall program timing.
• Lead evaluation and report product cost changes after sourcing through initial production.
• Lead supplier VA/VE process.
• Audit suppliers’ process for cost reduction opportunities and lean manufacturing.
• Independently lead CFT team and/or suppliers during development phase
• Maintain document records for TS16949, NAFTA, and other customer specific requirements.
• Issue RFQ’s based on sales and program team requirements.
• Review and recommend sourcing plans for new programs and potential re-sourcing of current programs with SL management team.
• Manage documentation for new program tooling and developing costs related to outsourced product.

Work Experience

• 1 – 5 years’ experience in Automotive Electronics Purchasing

Education

• College degree required in relevant field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use various Microsoft based programs and/or MRP systems, SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data.
• Understanding of PCBA electronic products, including product structure, roles, and functions
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong Problem-solving ability.
• Strong Negotiation skills