Buyer - Raw Material

Job Title: Buyer - Raw Material

Company: Aisin World Corp. of America

Department: Purchasing

Location: Seymour, IN

Aisin Group Overview:

Based in Kariya City, Aichi, Japan, the Aisin Group is a $35 billion global, Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems with over 214 consolidated companies spanning over 20 countries and some 110,000 employees.

Aisin Group is the world's sixth largest Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems, such as brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics and intelligent transportation systems.

As we like to say: "Chances are the car your drove to work this morning 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:

Raw material purchase/cost analysis/cost reduction

• Become a commodity expert, develop deep understanding of material types, applications, suppliers and competition in the field, contribute to development of Aisin NA Raw Material strategy.
• Demonstrate analytical skills, analyze total volume usage, spend, material forecast, material market movements
• Total supply chain analysis; detail quotation analysis for all cost drivers
• Cooperate closely with cross-functional team to execute purchasing activities with suppliers, investigate potential suppliers when necessary
• Assess prospective suppliers for new model programs and localization activities
• Lead cost reduction activities for assign Aisin's commodity and support and cooperate with Aisin's group companies
• Support Component purchasing team with raw material cost inputs, and cost reduction activities
• Analysis of various inputs and conditions from cross-functional departments to find cost savings opportunities
• Responsible for document control for material RFQ's, LOI's, ECI's, Sourcing documentation
• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, payment terms, confidentiality agreements, master purchase agreements, changes in process, terms, engineering requirements, and any other items as required with suppliers.
• Demonstrate ability to prepare reports and presentations

Program Development

• Identify suppliers for new business and review their capabilities per engineering requirements.
• Support Aisin affiliated companies to identify potential suppliers cost competitiveness.
• Facilitate, support, and coordinate activity, visits, and communication between various Aisin groups; i.e. act as window to supplier for Aisin and window to Aisin for supplier.
• Develop and maintain record of supplier assessments.
• Work with design team to identify new, local, or advanced materials for mass or cost savings.
• Manage key supplier relationships effectively.
• Support development of intelligence activities regarding the competitor and supplier information including, but not limited to, new products, product and process improvement, VA / VE, profit improvement, cost reduction and so on.
• Report major, weekly and monthly activities to the Management.
• Operate with "cross-functional" approach and accordingly accept / assume new responsibilities as dictated by business environment.
• Function as a key person to compile / summarize / analyze and communicate necessary data and develop summary and status documents / materials.
• Support development of cost estimations for engineering analysis, business opportunities and other needs as directed.
• Support the launch of new programs, including tracking prototype / trial materials.
• Assist to develop effective plans and strategies for material cost control.
• Establish & control documented activity plans as necessary.
• Develop and execute short-term and long-term plans with other purchasing groups, engineering, and other teams.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 2 - 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in manufacturing and technical environment.
• Experience in raw/indirect material purchasing for manufacturing processes.
• Understand manufacturing processes and costs associated with those processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate analytical & negotiation ability.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and verify facts.
• Demonstrated ability to persevere and complete difficult tasks.

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

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

Education/Training/Certifications

• 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 operate a personal computer, telephone and other office equipment.
• 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 work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• 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.

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

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

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 20%
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

**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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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