Buyer III

Job Title : Buyer III

Location : Hemlock, MI

Duration : 12 Months

Description :

• Candidates must be local and within commutable distance to the Hemlock plant. Nonlocal candidates will not be considered at this time.

Required experience :

Role Purpose :

Key Responsibilities :

Develops and / or assists with Strategic Sourcing plans and objectives (short & long term) based on forecasts of future demand and taking into account economic and currency trends and conditions that affect GSM, the business, and the global commodity sourced.

Works with the Business, GSSM, and Buyers on assigned global commodities to prepare and solicit competitive bids, quotations, and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions.

Develops and reviews specifications, statements of work, performance terms and accept / reject criteria.

Conducts negotiations with potential and / or current major suppliers to obtain maximum value.

Leads the development and communication of global supply intelligence for assigned commodities.

Owns the Supplier Relationship Management process for the assigned commodities.

Develops and cultivates effective relationships with suppliers.

Develop, maintain and execute Shared Objectives and Service Level Agreements.

Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance.

Function / Technical Skills :

Contract Writing / Management

Negotiation

GSM Strategies and Plans

Supplier Relationship Management

Total Cost of Ownership

Soft Skills : Conflict Management

Influencing People

Business Acumen

Dealing with Ambiguity

Strategic Agility

Required Education / Experience

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience in manufacturing

Minimum 5 years of experience

Interview Process : Panel Teams Interviews for initial interview. 2nd interview may be either via Teams or onsite.

About us :

DivIHN , the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.