Category Purchasing Lead

American Battery Solutions - Orion charter Township, MI

Full-time - Senior

Orion charter Township, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Category Purchasing Lead will oversee purchasing activities for components and materials, playing a crucial role in the Project Cross-Functional Team. This position requires effective communication of timelines and collaboration with various departments to meet project milestones and deliverables. The lead will focus on major categories such as Thermal, Mechanical, Electronics, or Adhesion, utilizing market research to develop strategies that align with future trends.

Responsibilities

• Represent Purchasing organization in the cross-functional team from the conception of the program till the end of life.
• Lead for major category of Thermal, Mechanical, Electronics, or Adhesion.
• Utilize market research and industry data to analyze trends for the category and develop strategies that align with future trends.
• Support the business segments and cross-functional team on business pursuits for all purchased components and assist in cost estimating pre-quotations.
• Coordinate with purchasing team the source selection and kick off purchased components to meet or exceed the awarded program cost, quality, and delivery.
• Support cross-functional team initiatives around lead time reduction and cost improvements.
• Develop recovery plans for components' late deliverables.
• Communicate supplier risks regarding the launch of a program to a cross-functional team.
• Maintain relevant Purchasing reports as required for management review.
• Maintain regular feedback to management regarding the status category components that support all programs.
• Support adherence to all statutory regulations concerning health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as the company's sustainable development program.
• Demonstrate commitment to the principle of continuous improvement.
• Category budget setting responsibility and activities to support positive profitability improvements.
• Assist in special assignments.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Business, Economics, Engineering, or Supply Chain from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in purchasing for the automotive industry.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience purchasing battery management systems components or similar components in a manufacturing setting.
• MRP system experience (Plex a plus).
• Ability to thrive, without much oversight, in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Battery module background a plus.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities for advancement
• Life insurance
• Referral program