Strategic Buyer

TS Tech Americas, Inc. (TSAM) is a leading global automotive tier one supplier with 72 locations in 14 countries. We have an immediate need for a Strategic Buyer in our Reynoldsburg, OH corporate office. Excellent benefits package, flex-time program, matching 401(k) plan and relocation package are available for qualifying candidates.

Position summary:

Associate must execute purchasing activities for new model programs and mass production such as part cost change analysis, cost reduction promotion, VA/VE promotion, evaluation and approval, but not limited to these examples. Also includes parts maker-layout promotion and analysis using QCDDM. Support and execute strategies that will help the company achieve the most competitive parts pricing. Qualifications/Essential Skills and Experience:

4-year degree in a business-related field or equivalent work experience or experience in technical product or a related field

Must be willing and be able to travel both domestic and to overseas locations as required Primary Position Responsibilities:

Execute projects and themes as assigned to help achieve section and department business plan targets

Initiate and promote innovative ideas to reduce cost and improve efficiency for assigned suppliers

Have thorough understanding of assigned suppliers QCD characteristics

May require coordination and communication with planning, quality and production personnel at TS Tech Group companies

Provide information to pertinent questions in a timely manner

Support supplier QCD improvement activities

Interact with planning groups within TSAM

Contribute cost perspectives to new designs and ideas or changes to current ideas

Interact with planning groups within TSAM appropriately

Work with other divisions and/or group companies to understand process flow & propose changes to ensure cost effectiveness

Promote CCR Purchasing strategies to suppliers

Utilize cost table to negotiate supplier cost based on assigned commodity

Promote innovative ideas to reduce cost and improve efficiency

Continuous learning in regard to the materials and services required for assigned commodities

Analyze and understand the impact of past programs and practices on upcoming programs

Actively coordinate/participate correlation activities and generate CR ideas. Provide support in CR activity according to schedule .

Become familiar with the group company processes and activities

Conduct competitive product analysis and comparisons, and propose strategies to reduce cost

Represent the company in a professional manner to other group companies and to the community

Gain consensus with stakeholders as required

Other tasks as assigned Reporting to this position:

No Direct Reports

No Indirect Reports Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Environmental conditions - Open office environment. May be exposed to moderate noise levels.

Vocal Communication - Required to express or exchange ideas by means of concise (clear, correct and timely) discussion with coworkers, customers, suppliers, etc.

Hearing Perception - Ability to recognize information at normal spoken levels and/or ability to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or make fine distinctions in sound .

Sensory Utilization - Prepare and analyze written or computer data .

Physical Activities - Required to stand, walk and sit, as well as using hands to pick up, handle or feel objects. May occasionally reach with hands and arms. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

Visual Acuity - There are no special vision requirements.

It is an essential function of this position that the Associate be on the work site in person to perform their job duties throughout each scheduled work week. TSAM operates most effectively with the kind of teamwork, personal interaction, and supervision that cannot be achieved in a home office environment.