Jobs in Northville, MI

Check out these higher-salaried federal law enforcement opportunities with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Your current or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for this career opportunity with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

You may qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience, including military police or local/state law enforcement.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments may include the Southwest Border. U.S. Border Patrol determines assignments based on operational needs, which may not align with your preferences. Relocation may be required.

EARN UP TO $30,000 IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES: Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will receive a $20,000 incentive $10,000 after completing academy training and $10,000 after fulfilling a 3-year agreement. An extra $10,000 is available for prioritized locations (Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer, Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ).

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers a career with camaraderie, pride, purpose, and the mission of protecting America.

If youre looking for an exciting, well-compensated federal law enforcement career, apply now. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring full-time Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) positions.

Salary and Benefits

Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11: $63,148 $120,145 per year

Locality Pay: Varies by duty location

Overtime: Up to 25% additional pay

This is a career ladder position progressing from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You may be promoted after 52 weeks at each level without reapplying.

Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a traditional or Roth 401(k)).

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you help protect the U.S. by securing borders, stopping illegal activity, and supporting economic stability.

Typical assignments include:

• Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
• Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers using covert surveillance and infrared scopes
• Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
• Performing farm, traffic, building, city, and transport checks
• Patrolling using vehicles, horses, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, or motorcycles

Qualifications

GL-9: One year of specialized experience at the next lower level, including:

• Searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
• Apprehending or restraining suspects in violation of law
• Using firearms, writing reports, serving warrants, and gathering case evidence

GS-11: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, including:

• Using intelligence to monitor criminal threats and operations
• Leading fraud or contraband investigations
• Apprehending violators using surveillance and detection tech

There is no education substitution for GL-9 or GS-11 positions.

Other Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Residency: Must have lived primarily in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
• Age: Must be referred before turning 40 (exceptions for federal or veteran law enforcement)
• Veterans: May qualify under Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

Formal Training: After hiring, agents attend the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM for 6 months of instruction in immigration law, firearms, defensive tactics, Spanish, and more.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button on this page. You will be redirected to the CBP Talent Network. Select "Border Patrol Agent" and complete the pre-screening questions.

You will receive a link to the BPA Job Opening Announcements on USAJOBS. Follow all instructions and submit all required materials (resume, transcripts, etc.). Youll be evaluated based on your application and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions, contact a recruiter: /s/usbp

NOTE: Subscribers to the CBP Talent Network will receive monthly updates on webinars, expos, and job opportunities.

• Government & Military

Primary Responsibilities

Will be responsible to function as a principle commodity buyer for the Americas. The overall role of this position is to participate in the development of and execution of commodity strategies as well as manage the overall strategic and transactional relationships with the suppliers. He or she will lead all initial sourcing and resourcing actions in support of the sourcing selection process for these commodities by using the lowest delivered cost method. The nominee is also responsible to deliver cost savings for existing suppliers, lead/support strategic supplier business reviews, and lead roadmap discussions with preferred suppliers.

Typical Duties

• Commodity Strategy development
• Sourcing selection
• Conduct supplier benchmarking exercises and commercial analyses
• Send RFQ's to preferred suppliers based on Commodity Strategy
• Conduct analysis on supplier quotes based on pricing, quality, delivery, & commercial ratings, including completion of Initial Sourcing Rationale
• Negotiate and issue sourcing contracts with suppliers
• Supplier relationship management
• Productivity negotiations
• Deliver costed BOM inputs for new business pursuits (piece price, vendor tooling, timing, etc)
• Lead/support Supplier Business Reviews with preferred suppliers as defined by Commodity Strategy
• Act as Purchasing single point of contact for commercial issues
• Manage Risk Mitigation process, including
• list of open Purchasing issues (RIO’s)
• Support sourcing board meetings and program/phase reviews with cross-functional team to deliver cost and timing targets, as required
• Initiate ESTAs with key suppliers, as required
• Support Capacity Study confirmations with suppliers, as required
• Support customer and internal Launch Readiness Reviews via Program Manager, as required

Requirements:

• Experience (one of the following)
• 3-7 years in Commodity Purchasing with experience in strategy and sourcing for multi-national company
• 3-7 years in Engineering with experience in Electrical commodities
• Degree (one of the following)
• BS in Business
• BS in Engineering

Desired competencies/experience:

• Strong negotiation skills resulting in delivered cost reductions
• Strong analytical experience and data modeling using Excel
• Program Purchasing and/or Program Management experience a plus
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects and assignments simultaneously
• High sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product is critical
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Special requirements (ie: Overtime, Travel, etc)
• Occasional travel required (domestic and international)
• Occasional overtime and schedule flexibility required

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Act as Purchasing single point of contact for commercial issues
• Manage the overall strategic and transactional relationships with the suppliers and to manage multiple projects/assignments, and lead/support strategic supplier reviews.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking exercises and commercial analysis
• Send RFQ's to preferred suppliers based on Commodity Strategy
• Conduct analysis on supplier quotes based on pricing, quality, delivery, and commercial ratings
• Negotiate and issue sourcing contracts with suppliers
• Manage and develop a strategic supply base by establishing and maintaining professional relationships through regular contact and supplier business reviews as defined by Commodity Strategy
• Lead all actions to reduce costs for his/her commodities including productivity negotiations
• Track and report on Roadmap progress
• Deliver costed BOM inputs for new business pursuits (piece price, vendor tooling, timing, etc.)
• Manage Risk Mitigation process, including maintaining list of open Purchasing issues (RIO’s)
• Support capacity studies with suppliers, as required

Experience, Competencies & Qualifications:

• Prefer BS Engineering or other technical degree
• 2 to 4 years of Purchasing or other supply chain experience preferably in automotive industry
• Action oriented, ability to lead teams and ability to prioritize tasks and to deliver commitments on time
• Strong negotiation skills resulting
• Proficient with MS Excel and other office tools and systems
• Good verbal and written communication skills

The Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst is responsible for internal controls as well as the RouteOne Comprehensive Information Security Program. This program is designed to protect company information, data and facilities; maintain the security of assets; and to ensure the efficacy of, and compliance with internal controls. The overall goal is to design, develop, implement, and maintain compliance to a comprehensive information security program that is appropriate to the sensitivity of the information and data that is scoped adequately for the size, complexity, nature, and risk of RouteOne’s business activities. The ideal candidate will have the skill to communicate the details of this program, in writing and speaking, to management, external auditors and customers, regardless of their technical or non-technical backgrounds.

Job Requirements

• Execute and manage internal audits.
• Collect and maintain audit evidence for annual SOC (Service Organizations Controls) and GLBA audits derived from results of internal audits, including documentation of deviations.
• Participate in audits of RouteOne’s vendors and perform subsequent remediation tracking to closure.
• Respond to audits from finance sources and other customers including participating and leading in-person or virtual audit sessions, answering detailed questionnaires, and gathering and providing evidence as well as managing remediation of findings from these audits.
• Respond to due diligence requests from finance sources and other customers, providing documentation such as SOC reports, security reports, and other evidence.
• Design new controls and subsequent documentation updates to policies and procedures to close audit findings. Review reports generated from various monitoring and scanning tools and escalate to the Cybersecurity Team appropriately.
• Collect data, produce reports, and analyze metrics from audits conducted to evaluate compliance, and collaborate with internal IT Teams to improve existing cybersecurity measures.
• Contribute to certain functions within the information security framework that ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets by protecting against unauthorized use, disclosure, modification, or loss.
• Assist with informing and educating staff about information security, compliance, risks, and governance including assisting in phishing prevention campaigns and monitoring employee training compliance.
• Assist in monitoring, administering, and enforcing security policies/procedures.
• Review existing documentation of IT controls, business processes, policies, procedures, and management reports for compliance, effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Manage remediation plans/corrective actions for any vulnerabilities or compliance failures reported in audits.
• Perform gap analysis to assess compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and duties such as NIST, PCI-DSS, GLBA, CSA, FCRA, Privacy Laws, and other frameworks as needed.
• Maintain safety, security, and privacy standards throughout all areas of responsibility.
• Assist in annual Risk Assessments and Business Impact Analysis reviews with management.
• Assist in annual Business Continuity Exercises and Security Incident Response tabletop exercises
• Participate in Scope Lock meetings for compliance and risk evaluation for proposed code and feature changes to application.
• Provide input to other teams for current audit, compliance, governance, and risk mitigation requirements of proposed actions and/or purchases.

Knowledge

• Experience reviewing and/or drafting policies and procedures across the enterprise.
• Experience in Audit, Compliance, Governance, Risk, or equivalent Information Security area with technically complex and diverse audits/projects.
• Demonstrated experience applying knowledge of internal control standards, objectives, and techniques unique to computer processing in a multiple platform environment.
• Solid knowledge of current industry information security, compliance and governance principles, controls and practices.
• Knowledge of various compliance frameworks and industry best practices (e.g., PCI, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Understanding of security protocols and standards. (NIST, SOC, GLBA, OWASP Top 10).
• Experience in reporting analysis of potential cybersecurity threats, emerging practices, and technologies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understanding of auto finance industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of cloud, SaaS (Software as a Service), AI, and shared security model responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience of successful customer and vendor relationship management, including conflict resolution, preferred.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including, but not limited to, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Visio. Experience with Microsoft Defender is a plus.
• Experience with Atlassian products such as Confluence and Jira, or ticketing systems such as Salesforce or ServiceNow.
• Knowledge of security intrusion prevention tools used to record, track, and examine intrusions to find ways to prevent future incidents.
• Experience working within various compliance programs (e.g., SOC, GLBA, NIST, ISO, etc.).

Abilities

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to establish priorities and execute subsequent plans successfully.
• Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas, both verbally and in writing, so others will understand risks and proposed solutions.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced software development environment. Knowledge of Agile Development is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented professional eager to grow in responsibility.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and simultaneously work on high visibility projects to assure completion.
• Adaptability to respond to security issues arising from new cybersecurity threats and emerging tools and technologies.
• Ability to take a practical business-focused approach to security, compliance, risk, audit, and governance protocols.
• Proven organizational and time management ability.
• Willingness to be a continual learner in the governance best practices within the cybersecurity landscape.

Other Essential Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Cybersecurity, compliance, risk, governance, and auditing experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Certifications through ISACA, CompTIA, SANS, GIAC or other professional certifying bodies a plus.

Our client is seeking a talented and reliable Freelance Event Photographer / Videographer to capture high-quality visual content at weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and other special functions. This role is ideal for a creative professional who excels at telling stories through images and video, works well in fast-paced environments, and can represent our client with professionalism and warmth.

Type: Freelance

Duration: Ongoing

Location: Onsite (Plymouth MI)

Hours: About 20 hours/month (Could vary)

Pay Range: $60-65/hr.

Responsibilities:

• Photograph and film events, including weddings, corporate meetings, galas, and private celebrations.
• Capture key moments, décor, venue details, candid guest interactions, and formal group shots as requested.
• Coordinate with event planners, clients, and onsite staff to understand event timelines, shot lists, and specific client expectations.
• Edit and retouch photos to deliver polished, print- and web-ready images.
• Edit video footage into highlight reels, social media clips, and longer-form videos as needed.
• Deliver final assets within agreed timelines, adhering to branding, quality, and format requirements.
• Maintain and transport your own professional-grade equipment, including backup gear.
• Respect guest privacy and adhere to onsite policies regarding behavior and branding.
• Collaborate with marketing or communications teams to provide content for promotional materials, website, and social media when applicable.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an event photographer and/or videographer with a strong portfolio showcasing weddings, corporate events, or similar functions.
• Proficiency with DSLR/mirrorless cameras, lenses, audio equipment, lighting, and stabilization tools.
• Strong editing skills using software such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or similar tools.
• Excellent eye for composition, lighting, and storytelling in both still and moving images.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing event conditions.
• Professional demeanor and strong communication skills with clients, guests, and staff.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on event schedules.
• Reliable transportation to and from event locations and any offsite venues when required.

If interested + qualified, please apply with your most updated resume/portfolio.

• Effectively multitask and adapt to the dynamic demands of the role, ensuring timely and efficient service  
• Exceed customer expectations through ease, empathy and encouragement, delivering results related to individual and branch goals  
• Develop new connections and maintain ones by engaging customers throughout the loan process and life cycle, presenting tailored solutions based on customer needs 
• Manage the life cycle of loans, including collections activities while maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and regulations 
• Engage with customers and other departments through multiple technological channels, including phone, email, chat and our in-house systems 
• Exhibit passion for achievement, bringing an internal drive to succeed and goal oriented attitude 
• Clearly educate and inform customers on optional insurance products, ensuring customers have a thorough understanding of the loans, terms and their options  

• High School Diploma or GED????? 

• Sales, Collections or Customer Service experience??? 
• Bilingual - Spanish??? 

• Health and wellbeing options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances  
• Up to 4% matching 401(k)    
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)    
• Tuition reimbursement    
• Paid time off (15 days’ vacation per year, prorated based on start date)  
• Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance (prorated based on start date)  
• 11 Paid holidays (4 floating holidays, prorated based on start date)  
• Paid volunteer time (3 days per year, prorated based on start date) 

Job Title: SAP Optimization Project Manager

Role Overview

The SAP Optimization Project Manager is responsible for leading and governing SAP optimization, enhancement, and stabilization initiatives across manufacturing and plant environments. This role focuses on enhancing existing SAP processes, improving system performance, ensuring data quality, and promoting user adoption, rather than undertaking greenfield implementations. The Project Manager serves as the primary coordination point between IT, business stakeholders, plant leadership, and external partners, while supporting pre-work activities as the organization finalizes broader ERP platform decisions, including SAP and limited Oracle environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SAP optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and plant operations

• Manage project planning, scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including SAP functional consultants, technical teams, business process owners, and plant users

• Drive process standardization and optimization within existing SAP landscapes

• Support pre-work activities, including current-state assessments, gap analysis, data readiness, and process cleanup

• Oversee SAP system enhancements, upgrades, and post go-live stabilization activities

• Ensure alignment between business requirements and SAP solution design

• Govern change management, cutover planning, and user readiness activities

• Monitor KPIs related to SAP system performance, data quality, and process efficiency

• Facilitate workshops, status meetings, and executive steering updates

• Ensure adherence to project governance, documentation standards, and quality controls

• Act as an escalation point for project issues and risks, ensuring timely resolution

• Coordinate as needed with adjacent Oracle ERP environments during transition or assessment phases

Required Experience and Skills

• 8 or more years of experience managing SAP projects in manufacturing or industrial environments

• Strong experience with SAP optimization, enhancements, or post-implementation support

• Solid understanding of SAP modules including PP, MM, SD, WM, QM, FI, and CO

• Proven experience working on site in manufacturing plants or operational facilities

• Strong governance, stakeholder management, and execution skills

• Experience supporting multi-site or global SAP environments

• Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable SAP initiatives

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP ECC stabilization and or SAP S 4 HANA optimization

• Exposure to Oracle ERP environments in manufacturing settings

• Background in automotive, industrial manufacturing, or supply chain-driven organizations

• PMP or equivalent project management certification

• Experience working with system integrators and third-party vendors

Work Environment

• Predominantly on-site at manufacturing or plant locations

• Close collaboration with plant leadership, operations, and IT teams

• Fast-paced environment with strong focus on execution, stability, and measurable outcomes

Cadillac Asphalt, a vertically integrated CRH Americas Materials Company, joint venture company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality construction materials and value added services by employing innovative techniques and customer-centric practices. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success and we focus on their development and advancement opportunities as well as attracting new talent to our organization. We encourage you to learn more by visiting or our parent company at Overview

Michigan Paving and Materials is seeking a Claims Manager who can manage and complete various claims and processes throughout the organization and third-party systems associated with the Risk and Safety Department. The individual selected for this role will be reporting to the Director of Safety and Risk Management and is expected to enhance the consistency pertaining to claim and risk management.

This position will be based out of the Michigan Paving and Materials Canton Corporate Office, and there are opportunities for remote work.

Job Functions

Claims Management – Workers Compensation, Liability Claims (Auto, Property, General, Contractual)

• Provide oversight of Workers Compensation and Liability claims by assisting in investigation, valuation, and ultimate resolution for both non-litigated and litigated matters.
• Mitigates the organization's exposure to risk by coordinating all claims-related activities along with our local management and safety managers.
• Reviews first and third-party claims for irregularities, accuracy, and completeness. Requests additional information, where necessary, for completion of claim processing. Maintains updated records and prepares required reports.
• Resolving bona fide claims at the least possible cost through various risk management and risk transfer techniques, whenever possible.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders, legal counsel, and third-party administrator (TPA) to drive WC and Liability claims resolution.
• Direct the program to ensure the proper and efficient handling of claims, gathering data on claims for both record keeping and loss forecasting purposes, and estimating the financial value of claims.
• Supports the Regional Director regarding all aspects of claims administration, loss forecasting, company compliance and analysis to assist in loss reduction and safety of employees.
• The primary function of this position is claims management. Knowledge and/or experience in contracts and insurance requirements would be a plus.

Contract Risk and Compliance

• Identifying contract risk and leading improvements to mitigate/reduce operational and contractual risk.
• Work with and assist Vendor Compliance Manager in the collection, review and submittal of contractual and insurance documents pertaining to contractors, subcontractors and vendors for the organization.
• Submitting claims and company incidents into internal and, when required, third party systems such as Riskonnect, Travelers, Liberty Mutual, ISNet, etc.
• Maintain documentation and submit required information pertaining to corporate risk & safety reporting, internal reporting systems and annual certification requirements.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field of study or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing Liability claims with an insurer, third-party administrator (TPA), or risk management function.
• Demonstrated skills working with outside advisors, insurers, TPA, and legal partners.
• Professional designations such as CCP, AIC, ARM or paralegal experience a plus.
• Exposure to the building materials, construction or manufacturing sectors preferred.

Work Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Willingness to work independently and within a team environment, and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required and have a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Knowledge/experience in Workers Compensation and Liability claims management and handling.
• Strong ability to gain stakeholder trust and create alignment around contractual terms to reduce risk.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) with strong problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards.
• Complete work independently and resolve issues under pressure.
• Ability to effectively work and collaborate with people with a wide range of skills, experience, cultures, and capabilities.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with a sense of urgency.
• Always maintain professional demeanor while representing the company.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Driving to select jobsites and offices to meet with stakeholders.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• The position may require work outside of normal business hours.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Michigan Paving and Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Summary: Our client is seeking a Project Coordinator who is a detail oriented self-driven individual. In this role you will be providing customers with world-class hands-on project management from start to finish along with an optimum level of customer service through organization, communication, passion, and accountability. This position must be able to maintain sustainability of on-time product delivery, documentation, and close out. Working hand in hand with the account management team and projects team is a critical function for this role.

Project Coordinator Job Requirements:

• Minimum age requirement 18+
• Bachelor’s degree or 1-2 years of industry or order entry experience preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs; MS word, Excel, Adobe
• ERP software system experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills
• Ability to remain professional and courteous with customers at all time

Project Coordinator Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to work in a team environment and possesses strong organizational skills, can utilize ERP systems, follow up with customers, manage project from start to finish, perform project invoicing and closeouts, check factory acknowledgements for accuracy, highly skilled in customer relationship and project execution
• Creating long- and short-term project plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines and allocating resources as applicable
• Identifying and managing potential risks and liabilities of multiple projects; maintaining status of all open projects
• Working within your team to make decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
• Communicating with account managers to keep the project aligned with overall goals
• Adjusting schedules and targets on the project as needed
• Motivating people involved in the project to complete tasks on time
• Update customer information in the project management database (CRM) during and after each call or project change
• Work with the management team to stay updated on product knowledge and be informed of any changes in company policies
• Impact the company's bottom line by problem solving and providing value-added engineering for cost savings as applicable
• Thrives in a continuous improvement atmosphere by understanding and meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) set forth
• Attend in-house trainings to improve product knowledge

WHO WE ARE

Choosing the Hire Road is about shared success, active and committed partnerships and relationships that last. Hire Road is solely focused on connecting highly skilled professionals with leading organizations. We are a solutions-based, results-oriented staffing company specializing in a wide range of industry specific practices. To put it simply, we recruit, screen and hire talented people for temporary and full-time positions.

This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of raw materials, components, and equipment needed for production, in addition to sourcing of material including tools, from the start of a project over the complete life cycle. And identifies reliable suppliers, negotiates contracts, ensures timely deliveries, and maintains cost efficiency while adhering to quality standards. Locates and evaluates suppliers, forecasts and reports procurement trends, negotiates, and administrates contracts. Participates in establishing strategies for assurance of supply and for significant cost reductions.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carrying out the purchasing process based on sales and production plans (acceptance of Purchasing tasks in development projects for new products) including
• All sourcing activities for production material
• Active search for new suppliers including planning of the audit process on new suppliers.
• Mitigates supply chain risks by developing alternative sourcing strategies.
• Implementation of T&C’s with each supplier including legal support.
• Participates in value analysis projects as defined in departmental objectives.
• Annual price negotiation based on forecast volumes.
• Budget preparations for material content
• Cost analysis in line with our procurement processes
• Logistic and packaging costs negotiation together with the internal expert
• Team member for each new project and has to follow NPI process
• Implementation of the company's quality policy and objectives towards suppliers
• Inquiries to suppliers, carrying out offer comparisons and price analyses as well as continuous optimization of Material costs and delivery logistics
• Ordering tools, auxiliary materials and material for pre-series and samples
• Carrying out supplier evaluations and tool inventories
• Work within the framework of change management (ECR) and project work
• Commercial processing of complaints

The activities listed characterize the level of the overall activity and do not represent an exhaustive list of all expected activities. In addition to the tasks listed above, the job holder is obliged to carry out individual tasks on the instructions of the supervisor that are inherently part of his/her job or arise from operational necessity.

APPLICABLE RULES:

Within the scope of the tasks and areas of responsibility, environmental protection and occupational safety must be promoted in order to protect the environment from damage and to protect the health of employees. Furthermore, quality standards and systems must be adhered to and implemented as best as possible. All activities must be supported by personal initiative and continuous improvements.

To perform the activity laws, regulations, ordinances, guidelines, rules and information sheets on health, occupational safety, data protection, infection and fire protection as well as environmental protection and energy management. In addition, the following apply:

• Operating instructions, operational regulations
• Safety data sheets, risk assessments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is required
• Minimum 5 years’ experience purchasing.
• Experienced in sourcing commodities, negotiating purchase orders, and knowledgeable in manufacturing processes
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage several concurrent projects.
• Must be computer literate with MS Office
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Ability to make quick decisions and take proactive/flexible actions in order to resolve problems.
• Has sufficient experience and capability for the CSR and the regulatory compliance

EEO STATEMENT:

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.