Commodity Buyer

Commodity Buyer

Date: June 17, 2024

Location: Grass, Lake MI, US

Company: Tenneco

'Own Your Career' supports Tenneco's People Model, ensuring that we both "Select the Best" and "Build & Develop" internal talent.

It is our commitment to develop and promote great talent within the Tenneco team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate sourcing and vendor management needs with Tenneco Clean Air Purchasing team.

• Develop and implement comprehensive commodity sourcing strategies aligned with the company's overall business goals and objectives.

• Identify best in class sources, processes and solutions.

• Perform purchasing activities for direct material commodities. Includes negotiating pricing, terms, delivery, and quality.

• Manage the RFQ/RFI process including RFQ development, follow-up, analysis and recommendation.

• Maintain required KPIs (material cost reduction, payment terms, contracts/T&Cs, supplier rationalization, localization, etc.) and manage vendors and vendor relationships to ensure on-time delivery, fill rate, and quality expectations.

• Prepare required data and or documents for supplier meetings or negotiations.

• Prepare financial analysis of RFQ results and communicate optimal options to stake holders.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and production, to ensure that sourcing decisions meet technical and quality requirements.

• Monitor market trends, global supply chain dynamics, and geopolitical factors affecting the automotive industry to proactively manage risks and opportunities.

• Conduct periodic business reviews with vendors to address open issues and opportunities.

• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Required Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain or Engineering required.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in Purchasing or related functions.

• Experienced in development of source selection criteria, source selection and negotiation of direct material commodities.

• Experience with any of the following commodities is strongly preferred: steel, tubing, machined castings, cold-headed components, and stampings/fabricated assemblies.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical documents.

• Strong spreadsheet analytic skills with experience managing large data sets.

• Analytical abilities necessary to plan and prioritize own work, complete work on schedule and maintain required records and logs.

• Flexibility to handle changing situations and assignments.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to present information, respond to questions and exchange information with internal team members of varying levels and suppliers.

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable regulatory requirements, such as OSHA standards, TS16949 and ISO 14001 policies and procedures.

• Travel locally and regionally as required (10%-15%).