Buyer 1-3, Electronics 

LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11452 | JOB GRADE: 16  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purchasing and supply chain professional responsible for assigned electronic commodities, including printed circuit boards, electronic assemblies, wiring harnesses, semiconductors, connectors, sensors, and related components.  Manages sourcing activities, supplier relationships, commercial agreements, cost reduction initiatives, supplier performance, and commodity results in support of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and business objectives.  The scope and complexity of assignments, level of independent decision-making, and leadership expectations increase from Buyer 1 through Buyer 3.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement, and manage sourcing and commodity strategies for assigned electronic components based on the level and complexity of the role.
• Evaluate and select suppliers, including global sourcing opportunities, supplier capability and risk assessments, negotiation of supply agreements, and rationalization of the supply base.
• Develop and execute cost reduction and productivity initiatives aligned with sourcing strategies, including negotiations, value engineering, design changes, supplier development, and supplier transitions.
• Support and/or lead purchasing activities for new product introductions, engineering changes, and product transfers to ensure sourcing, cost, quality, capacity, and timing requirements are met.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the electronics supply chain through long-term agreements, value engineering, supplier development, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and implement actions to achieve supply chain management objectives, including quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost targets.
• Support and/or lead supplier quality and delivery improvement initiatives, including escalation and recovery planning for underperforming or high-risk suppliers.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships while supporting Bendix and Knorr-Bremse supply chain strategies and leveraging global synergies.
• Partner with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Materials, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve commercial and supply issues and support business requirements.
• Provide support to manufacturing locations regarding sourcing initiatives, supplier performance issues, capacity constraints, and Electronics CoC programs.
• Monitor electronics market conditions, technology trends, component availability, obsolescence, and supply continuity risks; develop and execute mitigation plans as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, sourcing documentation, contracts, and supplier records in applicable systems and in accordance with established processes.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of electronics sourcing and procurement practices, including market dynamics, lead times, lifecycle and obsolescence considerations, and supply continuity risks.
• Knowledge of printed circuit boards, electronic assemblies, wiring harnesses, semiconductors, connectors, sensors, and related electronic components.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier relationship management, contract development, and negotiation.
• Understanding of production control, material planning, inventory management, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Understanding of supplier quality, manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and value engineering principles.
• Knowledge of the legal, regulatory, and commercial requirements associated with purchasing goods domestically and internationally.
• Buyer 1 applies working knowledge of purchasing concepts and established processes.  Buyer 2 applies sound knowledge to independently manage assigned commodities and complex sourcing activities.  Buyer 3 applies advanced knowledge to develop strategy, address significant business risks, and guide cross-functional or regional initiatives.

Experience:

• Buyer 1: Minimum 2–3 years of tactical purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related experience.  Manufacturing experience and exposure to electronics sourcing are preferred.
• Buyer 2: Minimum 3–5 years of tactical and strategic purchasing or procurement experience, including experience with electronic components or a comparable technical commodity.  Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Buyer 3: Minimum 5–7 years of progressive strategic and tactical purchasing or procurement experience, including significant experience sourcing electronic components and managing complex supplier relationships.  Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience working within a global purchasing organization and using ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience is preferred.
• Experience using multiple approaches to achieve cost reduction and supplier improvement, including negotiation, value engineering, design changes, and joint supplier programs.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, supplier transitions, and cross-functional projects is preferred.
• For Buyer 2 and Buyer 3, experience independently leading negotiations, sourcing projects, supplier escalations, and risk mitigation activities is expected.  Buyer 3 experience should include leading complex initiatives and providing guidance to others.

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively in a global matrix organization and collaborate across functions, regions, and cultures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and supply risk information and drive practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, quickly adjust to changing business needs, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Results-oriented with the ability to drive supplier improvement, cost reduction, productivity, and supply continuity actions.
• Self-starter with initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently within the authority and expectations of the assigned level.
• Project management skills, including setting priorities, identifying risks and opportunities, coordinating resources, and managing milestones and costs in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong organization, planning, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal and intercultural effectiveness with the ability to build productive supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.
• Negotiation and commercial skills appropriate to the assigned level: developing at Buyer 1, demonstrated at Buyer 2, and advanced at Buyer 3.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.  Buyer 2 may lead defined sourcing or supplier improvement projects.  Buyer 3 is expected to lead complex initiatives, mentor less-experienced team members, and influence decisions across functions and regions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and purchasing or ERP systems; ability to analyze data and clearly communicate recommendations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and directly related experience may be considered where permitted by company policy.
• Buyer 1: Co-op, internship, or other relevant purchasing, supply chain, manufacturing, or technical experience is a plus.
• Buyer 2: CPM, CPSM, CPIM, or Green Belt certification is preferred.
• Buyer 3: CPM, CPSM, CPIM, Green Belt, or comparable professional certification is preferred; a master’s degree is a plus.

Position Requirements:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note: At this time,  we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship. 

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Avon is $89,900 to $134,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis

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