Packaging Buyer

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

The Packaging Buyer is responsible for strategic packaging procurement activities including high-value sourcing design standardization and optimization contract negotiation supplier relationship management and process improvement initiatives. This advanced-level role requires a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics and the ability to influence decisions across suppliers and departments.

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

WHAT YOULL DO

• Engage in the development and implementation of strategic sourcing plans for packaging commodities to meet cost quality and delivery targets.
• Analyze market trends supplier capabilities and cost structures to drive informed purchasing decisions.
• Conduct continuous improvement efforts around improving total landed cost pack density quality offshore sourcing using a lens of auto industry best practices and best in class packaging standards.
• Serve as subject matter expert for packaging design with participation and collaboration on the packaging commodity team involving engineering production and quality teams to ensure supplier alignment to product and operational requirements.
• Support supplier performance evaluation and manage corrective actions to resolve quality delivery or service issues.
• Support supplier development and risk mitigation efforts to strengthen the supply base and ensure continuity of supply.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and long-term agreements to secure favorable terms and minimize risk.
• Propose and develop tools for tracking and packaging standards ex. Gentex Plan for Every Part (PFEP)
• Track and report on internal metrics and key performance indicators.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOULL DO IT

WHAT TO BRING

WHAT WILL HELP

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individuals 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 . Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Key Skills

Account Management,Execution,Insurance Management,Import & Export,Catering Operations,Building Electrician

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1