Buyer / Procurement Analyst

Technical Professionals Group is seeking a Buyer/Procurement Analyst who is a procurement, materials, and supply chain/logistics expert for North America's leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in Portland, OR.

With your help, the team and the department will receive correct parts at the right place and time. With your ability to coordinate with our expanding supply-base, the team and management will be well-informed to the status surrounding orders and deliveries. The right person will understand and manage suppliers and the demanding project expectations while informing and appropriately escalating challenges in a timely and pro-active manner. With your positive and can-do attitude, you will bring our team and our projects together making our processes state of the art for other departments to follow.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with engineering and program management within various departments of the customer and development partners to understand technology developments, design changes and future business decisions within the global supply chain
• Interface with suppliers, PVE Build Shops, n Engineering, Launch & Change Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Accounting, International Trade Compliance (ITC) and Production and Aftermarket Purchasing teams to ensure timely and accurate communications of specifications
• Ensure suppliers have complete plans and strategies in place to achieve delivery targets and fulfill all order requirements
• Facilitate Supplier Performance Management, relationship building, and build an increased Prototype Supplier network via new supplier trials and portfolio diversification efforts.
• Procure relevant vehicle components and special orders, including support of Plant-Built Test Trucks, ad-hoc requests, and expedites where required
• Manage quality and delivery activities with suppliers including target controlling and escalation steps
• Pro-actively report out "at risk" parts during truck build status meetings
• Apply critical thinking and innovative solutions to logistics issues
• Work on cross-functional teams to deliver results, including Summer Test/Winter Test, internal logistics teams, Plant-Built-Test-Trucks, or other larger test events
• Support low-volume Non-Production Purchasing activities, as required
• Initiate and support continuous process improvements, within and without PVE Procurement
• Recognize unfavorable supply-chain trends and work with leadership on containment strategies

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college and 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to analyze, organize and summarize large amounts of data into simple or key terms
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge and MS PowerPoint
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Ability to communicate and make recommendations to management
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Proactive, driven, self-starter and quick learner with the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Degree focus in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management or related field preferred
• Previous automotive/industry experience
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Demonstrated Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Experience with order exception management and escalation
• Experience and familiarity with Wiring Harness Commodities
• Supplier tooling, Fab Shop, Existing Supply Base, Work Order Processes, Change Management, and Confidentiality knowledge and experience

Company Overview

At Technical Professionals Group, we are a dedicated team of automotive professionals with deep-rooted passion for the automotive industry. Our mission is to work collaboratively with leading OEMs and manufacturers to meticulously test and validate vehicles, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and safety, while providing the best results for our customers and fostering professional growth for our team members. We are excited to be at the forefront of the automotive industry, contributing to its evolution and working alongside some of the biggest names in the business. To discover more about our services, please visit our website at www.techprofgroup.com.