Buyer
OSI Engineering, Inc.
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Job Details
Skills
- Ariba
- Attention To Detail
- Business Administration
- Collaboration
- Cost Reduction
- Management
- Manufacturing
- Negotiations
- Performance Monitoring
- Procurement
- Purchasing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Sourcing
- SAP
- Pricing
- Purchase Orders
- Regulatory Compliance
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Buyer to support procurement and sourcing activities for a global automotive company. This role requires deep expertise in purchasing, supplier management, and contract negotiations, with a strong understanding of automotive components and prototype parts. The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex sourcing initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end purchasing and sourcing activities for automotive components and prototype parts
- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and cost targets
- Review and interpret CAD drawings to support sourcing decisions and supplier discussions
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives
- Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring and issue resolution
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to support product development
- Utilize SAP for procurement processes, purchase orders, and supplier management
- Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Support prototype builds and production readiness through effective supplier coordination
Required Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, and/or contract management
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency in SAP Ariba.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in automotive procurement, including prototype parts
- Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings
Pay Rate: $35.00/hr - $45.00/hr DOE
Location: Raymond, OH (onsite 4-5 days/week); first 6-months will require 5-days onsite.
Duration: 12+ months with possible extension
- Dice Id: 10365912
- Position Id: 9140877
- Posted 19 hours ago
Company Info
About OSI Engineering, Inc.
OSI Engineering delivers professional engineering consultants and contractors to enable you to meet your time-to-market demands. Our technical knowledge of your specific technology, streamline the process to deliver the right engineer with the right technical expertise to add value with minimal ramp up time. Additionally, on-call access to our highly-skilled engineering pool enables your business to stay ahead of the curve.