Buyer, Commodity Purchasing

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Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location : Canton, MI, USA

What We Are Looking For

Yazaki is looking for a Buyer to join our Purchasing team in Canton, MI . The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. This position is hybrid.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead set cost reduction objectives, develop cost reduction strategies, negotiate the Yazaki Purchase Terms and Conditions, and manage performance according to QCDE (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Environmental) with all suppliers.
• Support Advanced Purchasing with cost reduction strategies, manage sourcing of new and existing suppliers, and select alternates to ensure continuity, consistency, quality, and competitive pricing.
• As the first point of contact and liaison with the supply base, conduct Executive Supplier reviews with key suppliers to improve overall performance, and champion the SCR (Supplier Change Request) while ensuring SCRs are closed out in a timely manner.
• Conduct market tests, renegotiate cost control to maintain competitiveness, identify savings opportunities and work with each Regional Commodity Team on cross regional projects, while supporting global cost improvement initiatives.
• Process e-RFQ's thru GPDB (Global Purchasing Data Base) system, while maintaining price contracts, issue tooling POs, and obtain photos from suppliers to support BU payment.
• Ensure compliance with all documentation, and data integrity with cost reduction road map.
• Manage Supply Chain optimization through price harmonization, localization, and logistics routes.

What You Will Bring To The Table

What We Can Provide You

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Purchasing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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