Purchasing Project Buyer Job at Commercial Vehicle Group, New Albany, OH

  • Commercial Vehicle Group
  • New Albany, OH

Job Description

Current CVG employees, please click HERE to login and apply.Position SummaryThe Purchasing Project Buyer is responsible for leading purchasing initiatives, cost-saving projects, supplier-related improvements, and program launches across the organization. This role partners closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and suppliers to identify opportunities, develop project plans, drive execution, and deliver measurable results.The ideal candidate has strong purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, excellent analytical and project management skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced global organization.Key ResponsibilitiesLead purchasing projects and initiatives focused on cost reduction, supplier performance, logistics, quality, and operational improvements.Analyze purchasing spend, cost data, market conditions, supplier risks, and other business information to identify improvement and savings opportunities.Develop project plans, define milestones and target outcomes, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress through completion.Partner with Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other functional teams to implement approved projects.Support Commodity Managers with purchasing initiatives, supplier issues, negotiations, and problem-solving activities.Present business cases, savings opportunities, project status, and implementation plans to Purchasing and Operations leadership.Track and communicate project progress, risks, actions, and results to management and stakeholders.Coordinate project teams and provide direction to team members as needed to ensure successful execution.Support tactical purchasing activities, including supplier setup, pricing changes, cost increases/decreases, supplier delivery escalations, and annual pricing updates.Participate in supplier negotiations, contract reviews, bid evaluations, and purchasing policy development.Review purchase orders, supplier claims, contracts, and related documentation for compliance with company policies and requirements.Participate in the development and review of specifications for equipment, products, materials, and alternative sources.Prepare bid recommendations and supporting analysis for Purchasing Management approval.Ensure project documentation, findings, and implementation plans are accurate, accessible, and communicated to the appropriate stakeholders.Support program launches and implementation of approved purchasing initiatives across applicable CVG locations.Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as required.Serve as an informal team leader when needed to support organizational priorities and achieve project objectives.Required Qualifications10+ years of direct purchasing experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and purchasing initiatives from concept through implementation.Experience with cost reduction, supplier management, negotiations, sourcing, or purchasing projects.Experience with AIAG Project Management processes and/or structured project management methodologies.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of a global organization.Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines.Customer-focused and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and changing manufacturing environment.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.Experience with ERP and manufacturing systems preferred.Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams without direct authority.Willingness and ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion.Core CompetenciesStrategic PurchasingProject ManagementCost Analysis & Cost ReductionSupplier ManagementNegotiation & Contract ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipData Analysis & Problem SolvingCommunication & Stakeholder ManagementContinuous ImprovementExecution & AccountabilityCVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERCommercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Visa SponsorshipAt this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & VendorsPlease note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before any resume or offer is received.Career Scam DisclaimerCommercial Vehicle Group (CVG) makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by CVG. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact CVG through CVG’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.SummaryLocation: Remote - Ohio; Remote - Illinois; Remote - North Carolina; Remote - Tennessee; Remote - Virginia; Remote - Indiana; New Albany, Ohio, USAType: Full time

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