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Senior Buyer - Contract ManufacturingGentex Corporation • Zeeland, MI, US
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Senior Buyer - Contract Manufacturing

Senior Buyer - Contract Manufacturing

Gentex Corporation • Zeeland, MI, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Purchase goods, materials, and services the meet or exceed the expectations of the organization, considering price, quality, and delivery.

Location : This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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  • Purchase goods, materials, and services that meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

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  • Request and evaluate supplier quotations.
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  • Generate purchase orders that comply with company requirements.
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  • Communicate any supply problems which may impact our business operations.
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  • Act as the interface between suppliers and other departments at Gentex.
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  • Identify risks and escalate issues when appropriate for mitigation.
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  • Monitor market trends and advise organization with and issues that may present risk or an opportunity to Gentex.
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  • Develop and implement cost reductions to ensure favorable Purchase Price Variance (PPV) targets are achieved.
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  • Manage supplier relationships and insure two-way professional relationships exist.
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  • Monitor supplier performance and provide feedback.
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  • Direct and oversee purchasing activities to identify the need for specific finished goods.
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  • Source and evaluate suppliers and contract manufacturers.
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  • Negotiate prices and contracts to ensure favorable terms.
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  • Other duties as assigned.
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    HOW YOU'LL DO IT

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  • Knowledge of purchasing systems and procedures.
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  • Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
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  • Planning, negotiations, and contract management experience.
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  • Good technical knowledge of Purchasing and ERP systems.
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  • Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
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  • Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations well.
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  • Maintain high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
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    WHAT TO BRING

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  • Bachelor's degree
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  • 1-3 years of operations experience.
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  • English fluent, and other language is a plus.
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    WHAT WILL HELP

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  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
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  • Oracle software experience.
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  • Willingness to travel 10% of your time.
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  • Commodity specific experience and knowledge.
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  • Automotive industry experience.
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  • Proven expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activities, including due diligence, valuation, and integration processes.
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    Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

    Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

    Assistance

    Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

    Understand your right to work

    At Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you're authorized to work in the U.S.

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