Advanced Project Buyer Jobs

Plasman

One Company, One Driving Force

Plasman is a leading global automotive and manufacturing company with several locations across North America and Europe. With a rich history dating back over 40 years, our collaborative approach, work ethic, and commitment have made us a global leader in automotive components. We believe the only thing that separates the possible from the impossible is perspective.

At Plasman, you will work with the world's best and brightest to shape the future of our global company. Our employees come from rich and diverse backgrounds working collectively together for the success of one company. We believe the most impressive thing we have built is our workforce. And together, we will accomplish more than ever imagined. We are Plasman. And we are One Driving Force.

Plasman Global Headquarters is immediately seeking a new member to join our team as:

Advanced Project Buyer

The Advanced Project Buyer is responsible for identifying purchasing requirements and recommending sourcing of suppliers for new model programs from the Estimating phase through to Launch to ensure the objectives of cost quality and delivery are met

Key Responsibilities Include

• Conduct supplier benchmarking activity.
• Ensure personal and associate awareness and understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO/IATF 16949 (includes ISO 9001) Standards, and company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for obtaining quotes and placing discrete orders with selected suppliers for all prototype and pre-production build components.
• Supporting, reviewing, vetting, and set up any customer directed supply sourcing contracts (including but not limited to price, currency, or raw material indexes, FOB points, logistics) with identified suppliers.
• During management system audit events provide evidence in support of conformance with applicable standards and procedures and participate in corrective action activities as necessary.
• Supporting the creation, review, and implementation of the various commodity sourcing strategies/roadmaps for resin and components.
• Promoting an atmosphere of teamwork at all times.
• Supporting the estimating team in the RFQ process by obtaining quotations, timing, and deliverables for components, outsource tooling, secondary equipment.
• Analyzing quotations to understand supplier competitiveness and provide feedback to suppliers and purchasing commodity lead. Preparing award analysis for Source Selection Team and hand off to intended production facility.
• Participating in the APQP process, supporting the Product Development Teams/Process representing Purchasing supplier deliverables for on time parts, correct price, and correct quality from award to launch.
• Recommending supplier/price to be used by Estimating in quotation phase and recommending sourcing decision to Source Selection Team at Award Stage.
• Creating and maintaining a Component Cost Data Management file.
• Completion of any other duties as assigned
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Participating in feasibility and design reviews for validation of technical requirements and its impact on component piece price and/or tool cost to ensure successful launch of new products and tools. Initiating drawing requests with Suppliers where applicable for launches.
• Abiding by Company Value Statement and the Company Standard Code of Conduct.
• Assist in analysis of new trends in market & technology for various commodities.
• Work in compliance with the Quality and Business Operating Systems and all health and safety and environmental legislation.
• Maintaining a database for standardization and benchmarking for the above items.

Minimum Education/Or Designation Requirements

• Must possess a secondary school diploma or equivalent, with preference given to those who have completed some or all of a college level program.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing automotive environment
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in part geometry/blueprint reading skills with demonstrated ability to understand technical requirements and specifications.
• 5 years' experience in a purchasing or estimating role.
• Proficiency with and understanding of ERP/MRP concepts and systems (TRANS4M)
• Must have computer knowledge in MS Office Package (Excel, Word)

Other Requirements

• Meets expectation rating (rating score of 2 or 3) in all applicable competencies as defined in the Performance Management Process.
• Possess sound financial and business insights.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Capable of independent travel within designated regions.
• Ability to perform well in high pressure situations.

Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Plasman is committed to offering a wide range of prospects to our employees, including competitive salaries, full-time permanent positions, benefits, company savings plans, recognition awards, hands-on training, upward mobility, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Plasman values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. We invest in our people and give them the tools they need to achieve success in their career.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have any questions, please contact HR.

Thousands of innovative minds. One Driving ForceTM.

Visit our website plasman.com to see our capabilities and the culture that creates our one team.