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Program Buyer

Neapco Holdings17 open roles

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Farmington Hills, MI, USA
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Since 1921, Neapco has been a leading supplier of innovative driveline solutions to original equipment manufacturers and the global automotive industry. Neapco designs, manufactures, and distributes high quality, cost-effective OEM and aftermarket driveline products for automotive, light truck, heavy truck, off-road, off-highway, agriculture, and industrial applications. Recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business “Fast 50” in 2020 and Private 200 in 2021, and honored with multiple Supplier Quality Awards, Neapco’s agile, passionate, and diverse approach fuels a relentless focus on establishing, maintaining, and strengthening professional partnerships. As we move forward into our new century, Neapco continues our long tradition of quality and excellence by placing team members first, from safety and personal enrichment to professional development.

Neapco is seeking a results-driven individual to join our team as a Program Buyer. The Program Buyer will be responsible for managing the deliverables for new and series production programs in alignment with corporate objectives. This position, is new and driven by growth, will report to the Director of Global Advanced Purchasing and is based at our World Headquarters and Technical Center in Farmington Hills, MI. It is extremely important this team member be aligned with Neapco’s Core Values of Partnership, Passion, Agility, Teamwork, Integrity, and Diversity, along with Neapco’s Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility goals and objectives. Compensation dependent upon qualifications.

Job Description: Program Buyer

Including but not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage Global Purchasing deliverables for unawarded (pursuit) and awarded (SOP+90 days) programs
  • Support the Cost Estimator during pursuit phase by obtaining supplier strategy from Commodity and sending out initial RFQs to verify cost estimation of Bill of Material
  • Conduct, track, and execute all sourcing activities for new program launches to ensure program timing and deliverables are met
  • Responsible for sourcing all purchased components on time and below Cost Book (ex: sending out RFQs, analyzing quotes (comparing to Should Cost Models), hosting feasibility meetings, negotiating/marketing testing for better price, preparing sourcing recommendation documents, presenting in sourcing board, and kicking off suppliers via tooling and schedule agreements)
  • Track initial sample to support Plant builds, equipment run off, etc., until after PPAP
  • Lead cross-functional meetings (between Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Program Mgt, and Supplier) to resolve program issues in a timely manner
  • Create, maintain, and present all Purchasing tracking documents (BOM, Navigator, Cost Book, Tooling, Timelines/Program Milestones, Volumes, Program Risks, etc.) on new programs and communicate issues/concerns to the Program Team; escalate issues to leadership as necessary
  • Represent purchasing as a single point of contact/interface during weekly PDTs, Program Management Reviews, Gate Reviews, and other critical Program Launch related meetings
  • Track and monitor status of NCSRs (design change control)
  • Verify and validate supplier quotes prior to answering NCSRs to ensure quotes are aligned with the changes being requested
  • Track and monitor Sourcing Board schedules to ensure parts are sourced on time
  • Recommend new suppliers and support Commodity in gathering required company documents
  • Collaborate with global colleagues as required
  • Supports improvement of Purchasing processes, tools, and applications
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of purchasing program experience, including working knowledge of purchasing principals.
  • Automotive OEM or Tier 1 experience preferred.
  • Experience with purchasing program management deliverables.
  • Strong project management skills - ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Approximately 5% travel required

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree required with focus in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering.

Neapco recognizes that our team members are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing them with a safe, drug-free workplace fostering respect and ethical treatment. Unlawful discrimination in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, ethnic/national origin, age, sex, veteran status, disability, or any similar protected status is strictly prohibited. In return for their expertise and shared commitment to our goals, we offer our team members competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

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