Commodity Buyer

TRAM, Inc.

Commodity Buyer at Tokai Rika Group in Plymouth, MI, managing sourcing and supplier relations. Requires strong analytical and negotiation skills with a focus on cost reduction.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timePlymouth • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing functions, supplier relationship management, and commodity strategy development. Proficient in negotiation, cost reduction, and compliance with internal controls while maintaining supply stability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Negotiation SkillsSupplier Relationship ManagementCommodity Strategy DevelopmentERP Software ExperienceTechnical Drawing Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Cost Reduction StrategiesSupply Chain ManagementAuto Components PurchasingMathematics AptitudeProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsLeadership SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SoftwareBPCSMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor's Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

Supplier AssessmentsKaizenAPRVA/VECost Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, negotiate, and coordinate all sourcing functions.
Analyze supply base capability and quotations to determine most appropriate source.
Manage key supplier relationships and supplier partnerships
Develop and execute commodity strategies to support department and company goals
Establish commodity standards: parts list, cost standards, business process work, etc.
Negotiate costs, terms, quality, technology and delivery of materials and/or services
Work with supply base and internal departments to achieve cost targets
Work with suppliers on Kaizen, setting targets and implementing APR, VA/VE and cost reduction strategies
Perform supplier assessments for localization efforts
Monitor commodity concerns and ensure supply stability
Maintain contracts and purchase orders and comply with internal controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business related fields
3+ years experience in auto components purchasing or related field
Proven negotiation skills to achieve cost reduction targets
Ability to read technical drawings and understand basic engineering documents
Strong communication (verbal and written) and leadership skills
Strong organizational skills, good mathematics aptitude and problem solving skills
Willingness to travel 25 – 35%
Must have experience with ERP software, preferably BPCS
Highly proficient with MS Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer