Purchasing Agent ‍‌ position at Affinity Executive Search in Spartanburg

Affinity Executive Search is looking of Purchasing Agent ‍‌ on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 00:14:54 GMT. Note: Must be qualified to work in the US without sponsorship. This is a great opportunity to join a growing automotive Tier 1 Supplier to BMW. As the Assembly Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for identifying suppliers for new products, managing the project launch process as it relates to purchased goods, interface with engineering and operations to ensure new materials are both usable...

Purchasing Agent ‍‌

Location: Spartanburg South Carolina

Description: Affinity Executive Search is looking of Purchasing Agent ‍‌ right now, this position will be placed in South Carolina. For detail informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Note: Must be qualified to work in the US without sponsorship.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing automotive Tier 1 Supplier to BMW. As t! he Assembly Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for identifying suppliers for new products, managing the project launch process as it relates to purchased goods, interface with engineering and operations to ensure new materials are both usable, and meet performance specifications, and that the products are purchased at the lowest possible cost of ownership.

Take advantage of warm climate, proximity to both the ocean and the mountains, and a low cost of living in sunny South Carolina!

PRIMARY DUTIES:
The Purchasing Agent determines Purchasing Strategy for all new products, submits RFQ’s garners samples, and manages supplier interface for established commodities.
The Purchasing Agent makes strategic sourcing decisions based on Lowest Total Cost of Ownership.
The Purchasing Agent manages the measurement process relative to suppliers and ensures PPAP’s and capability studies are accurate and meaningful; and when necessary monitors ! and correct Supplier PPM.
The Purchasing Agent negotiates ! material pricing based on cost objectives, market conditions, design and cost models.
The Purchasing Agent periodically benchmarks commodity data ascertain competitiveness.
Develop “Should Be” costing models.

Required Skills and Experience:
The Purchasing Agent will have a four-year degree (concentration in Supply Management, Operations Management, Engineering or Accounting preferred).
3 years of technical purchasing experience.
Data analysis, statistical analysis.
Very strong project management skills.
Willing to travel as needed to visit suppliers.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Affinity Executive Search.

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This position starts available on: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 00:14:54 GMT

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