Purchasing Buyer Jobs

Job Title: Purchasing Buyer

Company: Aisin World Corp. of America

Department: Purchasing - CFMS

Location: Northville, MI

Aisin Group Overview

AISIN Corporation is the world's fifth largest Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems such as brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics, and intelligent parking systems. A $35 billion company, AISIN is the largest manufacturer of automatic transmissions in the world and employs more than 120,000 team members at 216 consolidated companies.

Chances are, the vehicle you're riding in is equipped with an Aisin product.

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Support development and standardization of processes in conjunction with AWA systems & processes and manufacturing plant needs for all Commodity assigned components (including strategy, negotiation tactics, processes, policies, etc.)
• Execute commonized purchasing activities with suppliers and potential suppliers,
• Detailed quotation analysis and negotiation for all cost drivers.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Support sub-tier negotiations and purchasing as necessary.
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams at AWA, manufacturing plants and Aisin Group companies (both domestic and overseas).
• Act as Supplier champion to Aisin and voice of Aisin to supplier.
• Assess prospective suppliers for new model programs and localization activities
• Support the Commodity procurement team (and support of other teams as appropriate) for cost reduction activity including cooperation with Aisin affiliated companies.
• Support development of casting component purchase strategies.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, confidentiality agreements, master purchase agreements, changes in process, terms, engineering requirements, and other items as required with suppliers.
• Work with design team to identify new, local, or advanced materials and processes for mass or cost savings.
• Support the launch of new programs, including tracking prototype / trial materials.
• Evaluate new supplier performance and information.
• Develop forms, processes, and systems for Commodity central purchasing,
• Approve requisitions and monitor invoicing for variances and suppliers for performance
• In conjunction with management, lead activities for Commodity purchasing to:
• Coordinate with SPTT members to conduct supplier business audits
• Develop total supply chain cost analysis.
• Coordinate and analyze total volume usage, forecasts, and total material buy for Commodity suppliers
• Support preparation of annual budget plans (including purchases, manpower, expenses, etc.) for each location and all assigned components and suppliers - working with manufacturing plant site purchasing members to finalize total budget plan by plant.
• Identify suppliers for new business and review their capabilities per engineering requirements.
• Analysis of various inputs and conditions from cross-functional departments to find cost savings opportunities.
• In conjunction with strategic project purchasing members and SPTT:
• Support other Aisin purchasing groups for similar products and processes,
• Prepare reports and presentations as necessary.
• Manage related processes as appropriate for quotations, Letters of Intent, Feasibility Studies, Engineering Changes, quotations, capacity investigations, etc.
• Develop and maintain record of supplier assessments for casting component suppliers.
• Gain consensus from multiple manufacturing plants and recommend sourcing decisions.

Required Skills And Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for internal and external contacts
• Ability to comprehend technical and business correspondence
• Ability to create effective memos and letters
• Strong computer skills and ability to create graphs, spreadsheets, and charts
• Ability to analyze manufacturing processes and blueprints
• Capable of analyzing quotations, developing budgets, and understanding cost impact

Beneficial Skills And Experience

• Experience in multi-cultural environment, preferably Japanese-based.
• Prior purchasing experience in automotive industry or industrial environment.
• Experience in automotive industry with understanding of standard job functions and requirements within the industry.
• Fluency in English with additional language skill in Japanese, Chinese, German, and/or Spanish.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Internal candidates with significant Aisin experience will be consider without degree.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, other Applied Science, or Purchasing supply chain management is preferred. Bachelor's degree in Business or other non-technical area is acceptable based on proven technical skill.

Work Environment Requirements

• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must perform job duties onsite, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where constructive criticism is encouraged.
• Must be able to lead activity to achieve desired goals.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member, working in person or remotely.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.
• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone and other office equipment.

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

• Must be willing and available to work such weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 10%
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Bonus Overview

• An incentive pay program offers payouts based on individual performance, job level, and company performance.

Benefits Overview

• Aisin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Candidates applying for positions with Aisin must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• To the selected candidate, Aisin offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and outstanding growth opportunities.
• Aisin World Corp. of America offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more.