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 Senior Program Buyer.
The Senior Program Buyer will be responsible formanaging 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: Senior Program BuyerIncluding but not limited to:Key Responsibilities
Manage Global Purchasing deliverables for new and series production programs.
Support the investigation of new designs/technologies on future programs and coordinate with the Commodity Buyers.
Work with Advanced Engineering, Cost Estimating & Commodity Buyers to develop costs on components where data is limited.
Manage bill of material costing for a program and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Prepare and support Commodity Buyers for quoting and sourcing to program deliverables.
Track component costs & status of negotiations to ensure sourcing is aligned with program targets.
Work with cross-functional team of engineers, buyers, Supplier Development Engineers & Program Managers to ensure supplier performance deliverable are met, identify cost & timing issues then work to resolve them.
Coordinate/lead efforts to identify and implement cost savings opportunities such as engineering changes, VA/VE, lean activities, and resourcing activities.
Collaborate with global colleagues as required.
Flexible hybrid office environment.
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Minimum of 5-7 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. www.neapco.com#LI-Onsite
