Buyer/Cost Analyst - 2nd Procurement

Buyer/Cost Analyst

2nd Procurement – Procurement Management

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for finding the most accurate cost to develop negotiation strategy, and use effective negotiation strategy to influence a party to adjust their position based on the analysis to align with accurate costs and mutually beneficial interests.

Outline of duties:

• Responsible for supplier accounts with an average annual spend of $120 million
• Leads in achieving company sourcing targets
  • Gains industry knowledge of commodity group and automotive industry trends
  • Creates long-term sourcing strategy for commodity group
  • Facilitates new supplier vetting (including on-site and financial audits)
  • Executes sourcing strategies through the sourcing decision making process
  • Reports and gains final approval up to executive level management
• Leads company cost reduction activity
  • Cost structure and supply-chain analysis
  • Supplier production process evaluation and improvement activity
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Initiates VA/VE activity through collaboration with design & quality engineers
  • Contract management activity
  • Engineering change cost analysis and approval contract activity
• Tactical support for supplier quality, delivery, development, packaging, AP/AR, and service parts
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field of study
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years relevant experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field of study
• Understanding of Purchasing and product development process
• Production process background/knowledge

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.