Senior Buyer

Teijin Automotive Technologies is an innovative and full-service Tier One supplier with a global presence and emphasis in development for lightweight technologies. Teijin Automotive offers employees the opportunity to join a leading edge company within the composite material industry and enjoy the benefits offered by a growing company in North America and internationally.

Essential Job Functions:

• Source and procure indirect materials, equipment, for assigned manufacturing facilities.
• Issue and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of required materials.
• Support supplier selection activities in alignment with Corporate Purchasing strategies and approved supplier lists.
• Assist with supplier negotiations related to pricing, delivery, and service levels.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers supporting plant operations.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Address and resolve supplier performance issues in coordination with Corporate
• Cost and Process Management
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities related to indirect materials and services.
• Support corporate initiatives related to supplier consolidation, spend management, and purchasing standardization across facilities.
• Conduct basic cost and market analyses to support sourcing decisions.
• Compliance and Systems Management
• Ensure procurement activities comply with corporate procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and procurement records.
• Manage open purchase orders and maintain data accuracy within the ERP system.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and production teams at both facilities to identify material needs and purchasing priorities.
• Provide updates on order status, potential delays, and supply risks.
• Coordinate with Corporate Purchasing to ensure alignment with enterprise procurement strategies.
• Prepare routine reports related to purchasing activity, supplier performance, and inventory levels.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify trends, cost opportunities, and operational improvements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of procurement or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Indirect purchasing is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations is desirable.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Working knowledge of indirect materials and industrial suppliers.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with plant operations and corporate procurement teams.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to walk manufacturing floors and interact with plant personnel as required.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Core Competencies:

* Attention to Detail

* Problem Solving

* Collaboration

* Accountability

* Adaptability