Buyer

Kelly Services - Dearborn, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Dearborn, MI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Buyer position at Kelly Services involves managing and negotiating contracts within the Motorsports category. This role requires strong supply chain process skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally. The position is a contract opportunity lasting 24 months or more, with a hybrid work model requiring three days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate competitive contracts in the Motorsports category, including terms & conditions, payment terms, and pricing.
• Interface with various legal teams within Ford, leading meetings with supplier legal counsel, and facilitating risk assessments.
• Build and maintain constructive internal cross-functional and external business relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Extensive contracting experience, particularly in managing, negotiating, and drafting contracts over $100MM.
• Ability to read and draft contracts and facilitate contract negotiations.
• Strong program management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence peers from within Supply Chain and cross-functionally.
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge/Experience in Indirect Aurora (SAP Ariba) and non-production contracts.
• Motorsports experience.
• Program management experience.
• End to end contract lifecycle management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Telemedicine services.
• Term life and whole life insurance.
• Accident insurance and critical illness coverage.
• Legal plan and short-term disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans.
• Transit spending account.
• Paid sick leave.