Senior Buyer Direct

Essential Functions of Job:

• Guarantee compliance with IOS, PLUS, POS, SOX procedure for all Team / Group Members
Indirect Purchasing:

• Participate in developing and implementing Commodity Strategies - Indirect Goods & Services, Tooling, Machinery and Equipment (TME) and Logistics.

• Support appropriate purchase-to-pay (PTP) processes

• Support to implement strategies and actions to reduce and consolidate suppliers, in line with agreed targets

• Support implementation of Global Commodity strategies

• Support proactive cooperation with other regions in order to leverage volumes and common supplier sourcing

• Implement strategies and actions to achieve FY (Fiscal Year) cost reduction goals, including PO-to-PO (Purchasing Order) reductions and rebates

• Support accurate and timely reporting of key measurables

• Improve working capital through optimum payment terms

• Implementation and continuous improvement of standardization activities

• Support operations in continuous improvement opportunities and projects

• Customer Service to our operations facilities for all Indirect purchasing needs

Additional Responsibilities:

Oversee all Program Purchasing activities and execute decisions in line with customer demands and commodity strategies.

• Manage the Suppliers within the assigned programs throughout program life (Request for Quotes RFQ, change management, contract negotiations, payment queries, dispute resolutions etc.)

• Perform cost analysis on goods purchased through competitive bidding, and/or cost breakdown analysis.

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

• Utilize strategic sourcing practices to select best value suppliers and execute sourcing as specified by internal processes.

• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with program targets and requirements.

• Communicate and work to mitigate any supply problems which may impact our business operations.

• Guarantee compliance with internal systems such as YF IOS, PMP, etc. to meet audit requirements.

• Support of make or buy decisions.

• Support materials best practices activities (incl. VA/VE and Kaizen).

• Actively seek and implement opportunities for cost reductions, quality improvements, and speed of delivery with suppliers for the overall benefit of the company and our customers.

• Lead discussions with suppliers on changes to product, processes or cost that will affect the agreement or relationship.

Required Education Level:

Bachelor's Level Degree
Area of Study: Supply chain management or similar.
*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

•5-7 Minimum Years of Experience within the industry, automotive or commodity real Knowledge of purchasing systems and procedures.

• English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)

•Practice good communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.

• Planning, negotiations, and contract management experience.

• Practice technical knowledge of Purchasing and ERP systems.

• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations well.

• Manage and maintain required documentation.

• Practice goof project management skills

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

Computer proficient (Word, Excel, typing)

• Office Equipment proficient (Fax, Scanner, Copiers, Printers, etc.)

• High communications skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to comprehend and retain technical knowledge

• High level of concentration skills, multitasking abelites, and quality assurance

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related IOS requirements.

• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.

• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.

• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements

• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.

• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.

• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.

• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).