Buyer, Capex

Position Summary

The Tooling Capex Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of production tools and equipment, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. This role involves negotiating contracts, implementing cost improvement programs, sourcing and evaluating suppliers, and maintaining compliance with corporate purchasing policies. The position also requires collaboration with global and regional purchasing teams, supporting plants in the Americas, and achieving annual savings targets.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule:
Monday-Thursday in office and Friday remote.

• Execute cost, quality, and lead-time strategies for production tools.
• Secure suppliers and pricing for new projects and production programs; negotiate LTAs or best pricing per purchasing strategy.
• Implement cost improvement programs and negotiate contracts.
• Continuously source suppliers aligned with global/regional strategies for cost improvements.
• Evaluate new suppliers based on globally approved strategic supplier lists.
• Negotiate on-time delivery and pricing for new tools/equipment.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Generate annual savings as per Purchasing Department targets.
• Support Americas plants for commodities.
• Lead sourcing committees with global/regional purchasing directors to assign suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures and corporate/local policies.
• Complete company-assigned training and certifications.
• Maintain controls over activities impacting health, safety, and environmental aspects.
• Perform temporary work assignments as needed to meet departmental requirements.

• Minimum 3-5 years in purchasing or procurement, preferably in tooling or capital equipment.
• Experience in global sourcing and supplier negotiations.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management.

• Valid passport and driver's license.

• Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 10 pounds.
• Some of the work time is spent standing, walking, lifting and bending.

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