Senior Buyer
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Senior BuyerJob Description Summary
The Indirect Senior Buyer (m/w/d) will be responsible for sourcing indirect materials and services, Cap Ex investment and materials incorporated into the manufacture of Automotive products & Industrial Dampers.The position holder will be required to work autonomously and will be located at AAM’s manufacturing facility in Halifax, England reporting to EU Procurement.
As part of a Global Procurement team this position will involve presenting EU initiatives to AAM’s Executives both locally, regionally, and globally.
Job Description
- Source goods, materials, services and Capex according to AAM procurement policies and procedures
- Drive cost reduction and saving initiatives in the production sites using CIP, VA/VE and Market Basket methodologies
- Ensure suppliers meet cost and timing targets throughout the sourcing process
- Review and process incoming requisitions/POs and update POs with changes
- Liaise with suppliers and business partners to resolve any Procurement discrepancies
- Support the RFQ process to include the evaluation of offers and awarding of contracts
- Responsible for Procurement daily business, providing support to Key Stakeholders.
- Perform regular compliance checks to monitor pricing, delivery and important metrics outlined in supplier contracts
- Monitor compliance with audit criteria as defined by business requirements
- Implement contract and PO lifecycle management activities, eg reporting of expiring and aged POs and contracts, execution of contract and PO – administration, clean up, closure etc.
- Support Procurement initiatives locally, regionally and globally.
Required Skills and Education
- Successfully completed Bachelors degree in Business Administration (or equivalent) or at least 5 years professional work experience in a dynamic Indirect Procurement Department, preferably in a high volume automotive manufacturing organization
- Technical understanding of manufacturing processes preferable
- Confident working style, strong communication and negotiation skills
- Resilience, solution-orientation, team spirit, open-mindedness, positive mindset, flexibility
- Willingness to take on responsibility, proactive attitude
- Willingness to travel for business as required
- Very good PC skills, including Oracle and MS-Office user knowledge
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
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As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, 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.
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Benefits
- Onboarding and induction training
- Career development / promotion opportunities within the corporation
- Holiday allowance (e.g. 26 days + Bank Holidays)
- Attendance Bonus
- Bonus for candidate referrals
- Free Onsite Parking
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