Intermediate Buyer (hybrid- 80% Remote)

Cooper Standard

Northville, MI, US
Hybrid
Supplier relationship management
Sourcing execution
Cost reduction initiatives
This role supports sealing-related commodities, including adhesives, coatings, tapes, and labels, sitting at the intersection of supplier management, sourcing execution, and cross-functional coordination

Job Summary

  • This role supports sealing-related commodities, including adhesives, coatings, tapes, and labels, sitting at the intersection of supplier management, sourcing execution, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Primary responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, supporting sourcing activities, monitoring supplier performance, and participating in cost reduction initiatives and supplier negotiations.
  • The position requires partnering with engineering, operations, and quality teams, supporting program launches, and resolving supply chain disruptions, with a hybrid work schedule of 80% remote.

Matching Summary

This role supports sealing-related commodities, including adhesives, coatings, tapes, and labels, sitting at the intersection of supplier management, sourcing execution, and cross-functional coordination.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supplier relationship management
  • Sourcing execution
  • Cost reduction initiatives
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Procurement systems proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic role growth
  • Diverse workforce valuing inclusion
  • Employee belonging and flourishing

Key Requirements

  • 2-4 years purchasing experience
  • Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain/Purchasing
  • Supplier management experience
  • Sourcing execution experience
  • RFQs, negotiations, or cost analysis exposure
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficiency in Excel

Work Rights

Not specified

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