Buyer

Company: Meritor
Location: Troy
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Job Description:

In 2022, Meritor, Inc. was acquired by Cummins Inc., combining the capabilities, talent and resources of our two companies. Now a business unit within Cummins' Components segment called Cummins-Meritor, we provide a range of industry-leading components, including axles, brakes, suspensions, drivelines and aftermarket parts, for the commercial vehicle and industrial markets. -It's an exciting time to be part of Cummins-Meritor, and we're looking for team members to help us bring big ideas to life. Apply today to create new possibilities. Job Flexibility ---- - -Hybrid Position: The role will allow employees to work offsite but will also require onsite work-based business needs. - Overview - At Meritor, we are looking for forward thinking team members to be a part of our Purchasing organization. We are excited to share an opportunity to work with a team that is dynamic and engaged, one that not only delivers world class business results but has a passion to make it a great place to work. - A Buyer at Meritor is motivated and accountable, with the confidence to drive decision making and solutions. The position has full Purchasing responsibility for North America Machined Castings, including but not limited to building and maintaining supplier relationships as well as achieving financial performance objectives while working with a cross-functional team at our production plants, Material Planning, Product Management, Quality, Finance and our global Procurement organization. Job Responsibilities ----Develop new product sourcing strategies representative of cost, quality and delivery considerations and effectively communicate messaging to internal procurement and cross functional management team. ----Formulate annual business plan for achievement of cost reductions and year over year performance improvement. ----Responsible to build and manage internal and external supplier relationships. ----Manage and negotiate supplier agreements that require improvements in suppliers cost, quality, delivery, order lead time, payment cycles, technology, and/or risk mitigation. ----Analyze market trends and commodity pricing trends to negotiate optimal purchasing agreements and drive alignment. - Core Competencies ----Builds team orientation and promotes organizational learning. ----Confident problem solver and decision maker. ----Emphasizes internal and external customer focus. ----Able to prioritize and manage complex objectives. ----Relentlessly creates change, challenging and improving unproductive practices. ----Self-aware, promoting core values and the Meritor procurement brand.

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