Toyota Boshoku America · 4 days ago
Purchasing Specialist
Novi, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expToyota Boshoku America is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage sourcing and supplier activities to support production and profitability. The role involves coordinating parts sourcing, negotiating with suppliers, and developing procurement strategies to ensure on-time product launches and cost reductions.
Business DevelopmentInterior DesignManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Source qualified supplier for each part or assembly program and plant in a timely manner in order to support trial and production orders while meeting our customer’s expectations and profitability for TBA
Leads sourcing and supplier management activities including cost modeling, price review/reductions, material cost adjustments, Engineering Change Instructions (ECI) maintenance, and other purchasing elements for assigned commodities
Coordinate all parts sourcing activity for new programs based on QCDM (Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Management) supplier evaluation
Gather preliminary part level data details, usage, logistics requirements, material specs, and drawings to issue Requests for Quotation (RFQ) in order to make supplier selection
Acquire product information, then break that information down to confirm supplier’s quote of that product
Use physical samples or drawing data, to calculate area, perimeter, usages and required labor of a specific product being quoted
Support pricing, Annual Price Review (APR), and kaizen for assigned commodities to continually reduce costs and ensure successful on-time product launch while accomplishing TBA profitability
Review prior and future year activities and negotiate manufacturing improvement and economic fluctuations with the supplier
Forecast/report material fluctuation based on the market index
Create and maintain cost models for parts, assemblies, and/or raw materials
Conduct Trial Orders/Promise Delivery Date Requests (PDDR) for Pre-production price setting
Maintain current Production/ECI pricing through continuously monitoring the design and communicating/negotiating with the supplier
Responsible for creating an established budget and Tooling Purchase Order issuance to pay suppliers for tooling and non-standard items
Manage commercial issues between suppliers and TBA
Responsible for supplier performance
Manage supply chain issues (Risk management) by coordinating activities with the Supplier and Internal Organization, and develop a plan to ensure production is not impacted
Support new supplier verification with Supplier Preparation & Performance Management Team (SPPT)
Develop annual procurement strategy for assigned commodities and present to executive management
Lead and support supplier visits as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Basic understanding of the industrial equipment and manufacturing processes relating to plastics, metals, foam, and/or textiles
Advanced knowledge and understanding of purchasing, manufacturing, production control, and/or materials management
Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, and quality management and control systems (e.g., TS-16949) and techniques
Ability to read components and assembly blue prints and drawings (including 2D/3D)
Experience in sourcing component parts or raw materials from drawings
Able to work in a fast paced, multicultural work environment
Ability to function both independently and with good judgment in a team environment
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work efficiently within time constraints and deadlines, and handle stressful situations
Strong attention to detail
Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills
Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex information in verbal and written English
Previous experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications
Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.)
Must be willing to travel up to 70% of the time
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear
The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time
May be occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds
Ability to sit and work on a computer for extensive periods of time is required
Travel long distances by plane or automobile (sometimes with short notice)
Preferred
CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation is preferred, but not required
Greater than four (4) years working in purchasing related field for Tier I or Tier II automotive supplier-related company preferred
Japanese, Spanish, and/or Portuguese would be helpful
ERP System experience (e.g., Oracle) preferred
Company
Toyota Boshoku America
Toyota Boshoku group, one of the world's premium interior systems suppliers and filter manufacturers, develops and produces interior. It is a sub-organization of Toyota Motor.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-03-16IPO
Leadership Team
Julie Spencer
Executive Assistant to CEO and COO
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