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Job Posting TitleBuyer
Job Description SummaryAAM is seekign a Buyer at our Southfield Business Office. Responsible for purchasing direct material outside processing requirements (i.e. heat treat, machining, cutting, etc.) and miscellaneous purchased parts.
Job Description
•Responsible for commercial activities associated with supplier selection and negotiations
•Work with the Metal Forming cross functional team members to develop and source outside processing supply requirements
•Participate in technical reviews as coordinated by Supplier Quality
•Develop and maintain benchmark data for use in comparison of AAM current and future costs
•Keep abreast of industry developments within the commodities you control
•Understand world-class suppliers and markets for competitiveness and global presence/capabilities if relevant
•Understand manufacturing requirements to ensure compliance by supply base and consistency with AAM standards and procedures
•Compile analysis with sourcing documentation and recommendations for sourcing
•Ensure all proposals are quoted/issued on contract following sourcing guidelines
•Issue purchase order contracts and long term agreements as deemed necessary
•Work with the plant to track the launch/ramp up of newly sourced parts/programs
•Support plant materials to assure deliveries satisfy plant and end customer needs
•Establish future strategies for major commodities: heat treat and outside machining
•Monitor all supplier payments so assure payments are made within terms. Trouble shoot and resolve any discrepancies
•Assist in the area of supplier quality when issues arise, including cost recovery negotiations if appropriate
•Analyze and communicate supplier performance through system metrics, data and reports
•Maintain purchase price and manufacturing price trends and analysis
•Have a good understanding of typical contract language
•Ability to work within high-paced and/or time-constrained situations
•Computer skills mandatory - analysis, presentations, system purchase orders, RFQs, data gathering, etc.
•Travel required to supplier facilities and plant manufacturing locations
•All other duties as assigned to support the needs of the business
Required Skills and Education
•Bachelor Degree in Business or another business related major
•Minimum 3-5 years of automotive purchasing experience
•Automotive industry experience preferred
•Knowledge of basic purchasing policies & procedures
•Negotiation skills
•Ability to interpret and negotiate contracts
•Knowledge of database systems, preferably Plex
•Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
•Intermediate level computer skills required
•Good oral and written communication skills required
•High degree of planning and organization skills required
•Research skills
•Strategic sourcing skills
•Financial Analysis skills
•E Procurement Experience Preferred
•MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
About American Axle & Manufacturing
For over 20 years, customers around the world have entrusted AAM to design, engineer, validate and manufacture driveline, metal forming, powertrain, and casting technologies for automotive, commercial and industrial markets. Today, we are a premier global Tier 1 automotive supplier with broad capabilities across multiple product lines to deliver efficient, powerful and innovative solutions for our customers. We've earned the trust of our suppliers and our customers through our steadfast commitments to quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
AAM delivers power. We deliver power literally through vehicle components, systems and innovation, but we also deliver power in ways unseen. We power our associates, their families, and the communities in which we operate. Our global team of over 25,000 associates has a clear vision of where AAM is going and how we are going to get there. After all, they are the reason we are a leader in the automotive industry. We are powering the future. We are AAM. Move with us, and join #TeamAAM.
For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail aamhr@aam.com . AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.
