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Tokai Rika Group

<div><div>The Tokai Rika Group is seeking an Commodity Buyer who has strong analytical skills as well as strong skills in dealing with commercial issues, planning, negotiation and communication.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h3><ul><li>
Lead, negotiate, and coordinate all sourcing functions.</li><li>
Analyze supply base capability and quotations to determine most appropriate source.</li><li>
Manage key supplier relationships and supplier partnerships</li><li>
Develop and execute commodity strategies to support department and company goals</li><li>
Establish commodity standards: parts list, cost standards, business process work, etc.</li><li>
Negotiate costs, terms, quality, technology and delivery of materials and/or services</li><li>
Work with supply base and internal departments to achieve cost targets</li><li>
Work with suppliers on Kaizen, setting targets and implementing APR, VA/VE and cost reduction strategies</li><li>
Perform supplier assessments for localization efforts</li><li>
Monitor commodity concerns and ensure supply stability</li><li>
Maintain contracts and purchase orders and comply with internal controls</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business related fields</li><li>
3+ years experience in auto components purchasing or related field</li><li>
Proven negotiation skills to achieve cost reduction targets</li><li>
Ability to read technical drawings and understand basic engineering documents</li><li>
Strong communication (verbal and written) and leadership skills</li><li>
Strong organizational skills, good mathematics aptitude and problem solving skills</li><li>
Willingness to travel 25 &ndash; 35%</li><li>
Must have experience with ERP software, preferably BPCS</li><li>
Highly proficient with MS Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
TRAM, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Plymouth, MI, TRAM, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRAM was founded in 1986 and currently employs 2,500+ people at our 5 locations.</div><div>
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We manufacture automotive components such as switch-related products (window regulators, headlights, cruise control, turn signals, multifunction and HVAC switches), security and safety-related products (shift levers, steering wheels, steering locks, seat belts, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys).</div><div></div><div><br>
Shift your career into drive and help TRAM make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.</div><div></div><div><br>
TRAM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div><div>
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For additional information about our companies, please see our web site at http://www.tokai-rika.co.jp/en/</div><div></div><div><br>
This is a great opportunity to join our growing organization and enhance your skills to become a valuable member of our successful team!</div></div>

Commodity Buyer

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