Senior Buyer

Minimum 3 years of Purchasing Experience

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Buyer to fill an opening with a Manufacturing Company located in Metro Detroit. Must have experience with purchasing automotive plastics and exteriors.

Requirements of the Buyer

• 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering within automotive or related manufacturing industries.
• Strong experience sourcing injection-molded plastic components and exterior automotive systems.
• Deep knowledge of small-to-large tonnage injection molding processes and tooling cost structures.
• Experience managing or establishing direct resin procurement strategies.
• Ability to quickly identify cost drivers in injection-molded parts, including tooling, materials, processing, and supplier margins.
• Proven experience negotiating commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to support cost modeling and supplier benchmarking.
• Experience supporting vehicle program launches and meeting automotive program timing milestones.

Benefits of the Buyer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Full-time, direct-hire position
• Paid time off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k

Responsibilities of the Buyer

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for exterior plastic components, injection-molded parts, and direct resin procurement.
• Build and manage a strategic global supply base for exterior systems and plastic commodities.
• Lead supplier RFIs, RFQs, commercial negotiations, and sourcing decisions to meet cost, quality, and program timing targets.
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process to support program milestones and Job 1 launch readiness.
• Negotiate piece price, tooling, and commercial terms for injection molded exterior components and resin supply agreements.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management to resolve cost, quality, and delivery issues.
• Identify cost drivers in molded plastic components including tooling, resin material, cycle times, and manufacturing processes.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, value engineering, and supplier productivity improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with Slate’s Global Terms & Conditions and commercial agreements.
• Analyze internal and market data to support sourcing decisions and deliver the best overall value to the organization.