Abrar Admin

Isuzu North America Corporation

<div><p><b>JOB SUMMARY:</b></p><p>
</p><p>Under minimal supervision, performs all business related issues with Isuzu suppliers including pricing, delivery, and quality of the parts purchased, and is responsible for positive outcomes in each area. Contributes as a team member and mentors junior staff. Provides active support and assistance to all members of purchasing, promoting cross-functional knowledge, and teamwork.</p><p>
</p><p>% of time</p><p>
spent on each <b>PRINCIPAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><p>
activity</p><p>
</p><div><div><div><p>20%</p><p><br>
</p></div><p></p><p>1. Performs all aspects of sourcing to meet the needs of engineering and production. Based on quality, cost, and delivery evaluations, prepares and makes sourcing recommendations. Issues letters of intent to suppliers.<br>
</p></div><br>
<p></p><div><div><p>20%</p></div><div><p><br>
</p><p>2. Negotiates with suppliers to achieve optimum part quality, cost, and delivery, assuring that parts will meet all Isuzu requirements.</p></div></div><div><div><p><br>
</p><p>20%</p></div><div><p><br>
</p><p>3. Thoroughly analyzes cost elements of parts including tooling and packaging amortization, economic adjustments, logistics costs, and NAFTA and Country of Origin implications. Negotiates with suppliers to meet Isuzu cost objectives and conducts cross functional value analysis/value engineering review.</p></div></div><div><div><p><br>
</p><p>15%</p></div><div><p><br>
</p><p>4. Leads the development process for new model and commodity launches, orchestrating activities between suppliers and related departments (Engineering, Logistics, Production).<br>
</p></div></div><br>
<p></p><div><div><p>15%</p></div><div><p><br>
</p><p>5. Issues request for quotation (RFQ) packages for new programs, engineering changes, and market studies.<br>
</p></div></div><br>
<p></p><div><div><p>5%</p></div><div><p><br>
</p><p>6. Analyzes and interprets the financial health of suppliers by utilizing D&amp;B reports, suppliers&rsquo; financial statements, and key ratio analysis. Monitors and evaluates suppliers&rsquo; performance regarding on-time delivery and past due shipments.</p></div></div><div><div><p><br>
</p><p>5%</p></div><div><p><br>
</p><p>7. Assists with supplier pre-selection audits and process audits.</p></div></div><div><div><p><br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p>8. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.</p></div></div><br>
</div><p>
</p><p></p><p><b>ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS</b></p><p>
</p><ul><li>Reports to: Executive Manager, Purchasing</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE &amp; TRAINING</b></p><p>
</p><ul><li>Bachelors degree or equivalent directly related work experience in business, finance, engineering, or other related field</li><li>
Minimum five years work experience in a purchasing department or closely related field</li><li>
Experience with contract negotiations including pricing, terms and conditions, and policies regarding purchasing</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>KNOWLEDGE</b></p><p>
</p><ul><li>Financial and cost benefit analysis</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>SKILLS &amp; ABILITIES</b></p><p>
</p><ul><li>Proficient PC skills in Windows applications</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills including negotiation skills</li><li>
Ability to understand the basics of blueprints for specific parts utilized</li><li>
Excellent analytical skills</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>PHYSICAL STANDARDS</b></p><p>
</p><p>The employee must be able to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer. This is primarily a sedentary position in a controlled office environment which requires only occasional reaching, stooping, and lifting of office files, reports or records, typically weighing 5 lbs. or less.
</p><p></p><p>Position requires up to 25% domestic and international business travel, including overnight stays.</p></div><p></p>

Senior Buyer, Commodity

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Senior Buyer, Commodity