Direct Buyer
Core
Manage efficient and timely acquisition of direct materials to ensure production requirements, quality, cost, and delivery timelines are met.
Role type
Senior direct buyer (manufacturing)
Builds
Direct materials (raw materials, components) for production
Domain
Manufacturing supply chain
Required skills
Direct material purchasing, supplier negotiation, inventory management, supplier performance evaluation, ERP system usage, budget request creation, APQP support, PPAP management
Preferred skills
SAP proficiency
Responsibilities
Execute direct material purchasing processes, negotiate with national and international suppliers, monitor inventory levels, evaluate supplier performance, collaborate with Production/Quality/Logistics, create and score budget requests, manage tooling orders and documents, input data into ERP system, manage supplier changes during development and series production