**Job Description** Hybrid This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Toluca Regional Engineering Center (TREC) three times per week, at minimum. The Role: A successful Initial Order Buyer is one who is responsible for contracting initial order contracts for service and is customer (stakeholder) focused, influences change, naturally accepts ownership and accountability for accomplishing program launch deliverables, explores opportunities to add value to job responsibilities with a continued focus on achieving operational objectives. **What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)** + Conduct supplier meetings, remove roadblocks & resolve issues related to packaging quotes, minimum order quantities. + Send RFQ’s to suppliers, negotiate packaging and process initial order contracts following launch metrics. + Work independently with decisions made based on established policies and procedures. + Responds to internal inquiries about vendors, price and availability of materials and tools. + Promote the adoption of new processes and simplification. + Maintains records of prices and terms negotiated with suppliers. + Cross-functional collaboration **GM Systems & Cross-Functional Collaboration:** + Issue part AID to document updates necessary for part changes to verify the part change or replacement is in-line with the content & design modification. + Engineering ARC/ECR/EDGE system to review for change authorization to cancel, replace or change parts. + Close collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, the broader purchasing team and others. + Negotiate to align supplier packaging to GMs volume requirements. + Service Plan knowledge to know if the parts will ship direct or to warehoused. + Supplier collaboration to ensure the service plan is in-line with engineering (is the part unique for service (sub-component) or the full production assembly) + Supply Chain engagement to verify part readiness (contracts are issued) and understand if there are any shipping concerns to meet launch timing. + Purchasing Portal to understand metrics for parts on contract and percentage complete for each program to adhere to program timing. + IMS/ERAP/Mainframe to issue contracts, update for standard packs, supplier shipping location and part inventory + GDiMPS to understand production contract and negotiate to maintain production pricing and adhere to contract Terms and Conditions. + GDM – Archive all quote and contract negotiation details for audit verification and compliance. **Candidates must demonstrate the following required competencies:** + Negotiation + Communication + Analytical Thinking + Workload Management/Prioritization + Relationship Management + Vendor/Supplier Management + Decision Making **Required Experiences:** + Developing Contracts / Agreements + Comfortable working with cross-cultural teams + Ability to deal with ambiguity and forward-thinking environment. + Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint – Intermediate level + Good interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally. + Good written and oral communication skills necessary for meetings and presentations + Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills. + Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently. + Knowledge of commodities, materials and products being purchased. **Additional Job Description** **Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)** + Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance or related Field or equivalent experience + Well-developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. 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