Buyer, Business

Overview

North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.

North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a Buyer- II to join our Corporate Headquarters in Paris, IL
. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in negotiating supplier contracts that meet or exceed supply, material quality, and commercial goals and objectives.

• Purchase production materials, components, equipment, tooling, MRO items, and service utilizing new and/or existing suppliers in a fast-paced automotive environment
• Draft sourcing recommendations for award summarizing the bid history and justifying the selection of awarded bidder
• Work with Supplier Quality Engineering for source selection
• Support new program launch activities, and participate in design process reviews
• Open and close orders as needed to maintain inventory levels
• Analyze, negotiate, and issue RFQ’s to suppliers for new and existing materials, supply contracts, and services
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and prepare monthly reports to track and show sourcing strategy and progress, including achievement to spend reduction targets (PPV)
• Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related discipline (degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management is preferred)
• 2 to 4 years of professional experience with direct purchasing, negotiating with suppliers and managing the supply base post-negotiation
• Prior purchasing experience involving spend in excess of $30 million is beneficial

• World class health insurance plans
• Award winning 401k plan
• Relocation assistance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)
• Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement

The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.

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