Buyer

Cooper Standard

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Develop and manage supply base
Negotiate pricing and agreements
Optimize plastic resin costs
** Cooper Standard is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage and develop their supply base, optimize costs for plastic resin and injection molding components, and implement advanced supply chain strategies. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and involves negotiating contracts and supplier management to align with business objectives. **

Job Summary

  • The Senior Buyer is responsible for developing and managing the supply base, negotiating pricing, terms, and agreements for materials critical to the production of Cooper Standard products and business operations.
  • This role focuses on optimizing Plastic resin and Injection Molding components costs, implementing advanced supply chain strategies, and ensuring compliance with company pricing and terms & conditions agreements to drive operational excellence and support business objectives.
  • The company is dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging.

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Match Score: 75

** Cooper Standard is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage and develop their supply base, optimize costs for plastic resin and injection molding components, and implement advanced supply chain strategies. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and involves negotiating contracts and supplier management to align with business objectives. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and manage supply base
  • Negotiate pricing and agreements
  • Optimize Plastic resin costs
  • Implement lean savings initiatives
  • Manage supplier relationships
  • Analyze market dynamics and trends

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate cross-functionally
  • Foster collaboration and innovation
  • Thrive in fast-paced environment
  • Support resolution of critical issues

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or 5+ years experience
  • Proven negotiation team leadership
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Experience leading diverse teams preferred
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes preferred
  • Knowledge of SAP, BI analytics preferred

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