Buyer - NPD chez RealTruck

POSITION SUMMARY - THIS ROLE IS HYBIRD - SE MICHIGAN

The Buyer will plan, direct, and coordinate all procurement functions for a select or group of product commodities. Utilizing procurement tools and processes, this role will plan and lead the procurement efforts to effectively support the development and launch of new products for the Procurement Team. This includes cross-functional collaboration, adherence to process and policy, supplier sourcing and recommendations, running RFQs, evaluating vendor quotations, negotiation of purchase price, quality, availability, delivery, and other factors necessary to ensure the overall conformance of materials sourced to design specifications and overall company production objectives.

CORE FUNCTIONS

·       Execute the RealTruck processes to successfully deliver procurement milestones on time and within budget. 

·       Collaborate with cross functional teams such as engineering, product management, program management, industrial design, marketing, and operations to effectively launch new products.

·       Partner with commodity management on identifying and evaluating potential suppliers capable of producing new products and components, ensuring quality, timelines, capacity, and cost-effectiveness.

·       Support the negotiation of contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve favorable agreements with suppliers, always aiming to reduce costs, reduce risk, and maximize value.

·       Help manage and maintain procurement contracts, ensuring compliance with terms, conditions, and company policies.

·       Stay current on market trends, supplier innovations, and industry benchmarks to identify new opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

·       Assist in preparing procurement reports, including cost analyses, supplier performance data, and savings generated from procurement initiatives.

·       Ensure all procurement activities follow company policies, legal guidelines, and sustainability initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

·       Bachelor’s degree in business, procurement or supply chain management or related field required.

·       3+ years of related experience required.

Required Licenses

·       Standard driver’s license is required.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

·       Basic understanding of procurement principles and best practices.

·       Intellectually curious, critically thinker, and able to solve problems.

·       Mechanically and/or electronically inclined helpful.

·       Effective listening and communication skills (written and verbal).

·       Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

·       Skilled in Microsoft Office with high proficiencies in Excel.

·       Ability to understand contracts and negotiations to pricing strategies. 

·       Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups. Write, speak and comprehend English.

·       Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, and ratio.

·       Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Travel

·       Occasional travel may be required.

About RealTruck

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.