Senior Buyer

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team of associates is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Bringing the Future Faster by Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM and the world.Job Posting Title Senior Buyer - Iron CastingsJob Description Summary Facilitates the purchase of materials, equipment, and services through requirements clarification, soliciting bids, evaluating quotations, and selecting suppliers for products and services that are above the bid threshold or not part of the global category-management sourcing process.**Job Description**:Reviews and processes incoming order requests / orders, places tool orders, initiates tool order payments, initiates PPAP requests, and updates POs with design changes / revisions as needed.Coordinates with suppliers and business partners to resolve routine issues such as overdue purchasing orders (POs), match exceptions, freight charge discrepancies, price / invoice troubleshooting, upgrade / increase of Purchase Orders, etc.Lead the strategic source - request for quotes and evaluation of bids as needed for items above the non-contract bid threshold and those that are not part of the overall category management process.Lead administrative purchases independently, participate and support strategist with more technical or strategic purchases.Performs routine compliance monitoring as required by contracts to monitor pricing, delivery, and other KPIs as described in contracts.Supervises compliance with the policies and procedures of the business unit and the company.Executes contract and PO life cycle management activities, such as reporting for POs and expired or aging contracts and contract execution / PO management / cleanup / closureLead cost reduction activities, KPI´s on reductionWorks with 15-20 suppliers, 600 part numbers, $120 Million USD**Travel**: 10-25% US & MexicoRequired Skills and EducationBachelor's degree plus 5 to 7 years’ experienceExperience with ductile Iron Castings (raw, machined, assembly)Understand metal market (scrap, alloys)Understand iron casting manufacturing processExperience with Axle & Driveshaft ProductsAdvanced English**ERP**: Oracle, Plex experienceAbility to hit deadlines, be organized, multi-task, work across functions/departmentsSkilled in analytics, Excel, Power Point, Financial analysisAbout American Axle & ManufacturingAs a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with nearly 85 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce. We are AAM. Move with us, and join #TeamAAM.Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters