Advanced Purchasing Buyer II, NSNA (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Company: N.S. International, Ltd.
Location: Troy
Posted on: January 15, 2023
Job Description:
Company Overview Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of
instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment.
Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in
Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd.
("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a
tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units
for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki,
Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's. Purpose of Job The primary
role of the Advanced Purchasing Buyer is to lead sourcing
activities for NSNA programs, with a focus on metal components and
electronics. This position will work closely with manufacturing
locations, program management and supplier quality to assure
project milestones are met and to deliver best total cost for new
programs. In addition, this role will actively engage in supplier
development to support NSNA's business needs of continuous growth
and strong supplier partnerships. Major Duties/Responsibilities Top
duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed
are listed.
- Act as the purchasing representative inside the project teams,
and actively support projects from acquisition phase through APQP
and launch.
- Drive sourcing of new components from the acquisition phase of
the project, up to the industrialization of new projects, including
major changes in make market, analyzing future material needs.
- Evaluate risks in current supply base and work closely with
Supplier Quality, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to maintain strong
supply chain and manage contingency plans during sourcing of new
components.
- Collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality on new
product designs and investigates new technical partners as needed
for that development. Focus on early Supplier involvement for new
products and customer quotes.
- Negotiate and maintain contractual agreements, protecting
intellectual property, quality, delivery, and lean principles to
ensure world class competitiveness with supply base.
- Follow up on supplier and material status during the product
development phase in order to ensure acquisition in time, and to
avoid delays on SOP, and facilitate handoff to production
purchasing to ensure communication.
- Achieve and maintain Bill of Material costs based on targets
and in cooperation with Engineering team; Control BoM (Bill of
Material) cost on each maturity step of the project, or for each
change. Define measures to close the gaps to target BoM.
- Develop cost optimized concepts considering material,
manufacturing, development, and quality costs Education, Experience
and Knowledge Required and/or preferred level of education,
knowledge and skills that are necessary.EducationBachelor Degree in
Supply Chain Mgmt, Engineering or related business emphasisMBA or
advanced degree is a plusRelated Experience
- Work requires at least 7+ years related work experience
(automotive industry Tier 1 preferred)
- 5+ years in purchasing role
- 5+ years in a manufacturing environment
- Work experience in areas similar to ADAS, EV/HEV, HUD's
- Technical ability, preferably with electronics and/or metal
components
- High level of teamwork skills
- Excellent verbal & written communication
- Proven level of negotiation acumen
- Knowledge in project management
- Drive, passion for a challenging environment
- Very good communication and networking skills
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams and remote
teams
- Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and
decision making
- Experience and knowledge in financial analysis, including
forecasting & budget management
- Work requires strong customer service skills.
- Work requires strong oral and written communication skills
(English Required)
- Ability to communicate in Spanish or Japanese preferred
- Ability to negotiate and operate in different cultures and to
work under pressure
- Work requires Microsoft Office knowledge, advanced knowledge of
Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Work requires strong analytical skills (i.e. customer and/or
supplier release analysis).
- Able to accommodate calls during off-hours and weekends to
ensure customer issues are resolved.Special Training or Competency
- Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company
ISO/IATF 16949 certification standards related to the role and
impact on the overall organization.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standard
- Training on contractual process with suppliers by negotiating
NDA's, General Terms & Conditions and Statement of Work
- Microsoft Office applications, ERP experince (JDE, Plex or
other)NSI Competencies
- Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding
new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative
interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating
flexibility.
- Initiative/Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of
performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even
if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the
organization above own goals.
- Judgment/Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes
actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating
information in order to come up with sound conclusions and
recommendations.
- Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide
action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or
adjusting information, people and materials to meet those
goals.
- Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and
effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform
effectively. Additional Information Work HoursMonday-Friday, 8 am -
5pm. Off-hours as needed.Travel Requirements25% international
and/or domestic. If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers'
license is required.If international travel is necessary, valid
passport is required.Additional InformationNA DISCLAIMER The above
information on this description has been designed to indicate the
general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to
contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all
duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees
assigned to this job.N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee
or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity
and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or
any other federal, state or local protected class.
Keywords: N.S. International, Ltd., Troy , Advanced Purchasing Buyer II, NSNA (Hybrid Work Schedule), Other , Troy, Michigan
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