POSITION SUMMARY The Buyer will plan, direct, and coordinate all procurement functions for a select or group of product commodities. Utilizing procurement tools and processes, this role will plan and lead the procurement efforts to effectively support the development and launch of new products for the Procurement Team. This includes cross-functional collaboration, adherence to process and policy, supplier sourcing and recommendations, running RFQs, evaluating vendor quotations, negotiation of purchase price, quality, availability, delivery, and other factors necessary to ensure the overall conformance of materials sourced to design specifications and overall company production objectives.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Activities:

- Execute the RealTruck processes to successfully deliver procurement milestones on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams such as engineering, product management, program management, industrial design, marketing, and operations to effectively launch new products.
- Partner with commodity management on identifying and evaluating potential suppliers capable of producing new products and components, ensuring quality, timelines, capacity, and cost-effectiveness.
- Support the negotiation of contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve favorable agreements with suppliers, always aiming to reduce costs, reduce risk, and maximize value.
- Help manage and maintain procurement contracts, ensuring compliance with terms, conditions, and company policies.
- Stay current on market trends, supplier innovations, and industry benchmarks to identify new opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Assist in preparing procurement reports, including cost analyses, supplier performance data, and savings generated from procurement initiatives.
- Ensure all procurement activities follow company policies, legal guidelines, and sustainability initiatives.

REQUISITOS / QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in business, procurement or supply chain management or related field required.
- 5+ years of related experience required.
- Advanced English.

Required Licenses

- Standard driver’s license is required.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

- Basic understanding of procurement principles and best practices.
- Intellectually curious, critically thinker, and able to solve problems.
- Mechanically and/or electronically inclined helpful.
- Effective listening and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.




- Skilled in Microsoft Office with high proficiencies in Excel.
- Ability to understand contracts and negotiations to pricing strategies.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups. Write, speak and comprehend English.
- Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, and ratio.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Travel.

- Occasional travel may be required.

Competencies.

- Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
- Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Verbal Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even dealing with emotional topics.
- Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.




- Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

- Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- This position is subject to sedentary work; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Physical Activities

- This role may be subject to the following physical activities: walking, talking, and hearing.

Visual Acuity

- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

- The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions.

About RealTruck:

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications.

The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.

Perks That Go the Extra Mile:

At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success. Enjoy great benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Need balance?

We’ve got wellbeing days and parental leave. Want to grow? Take advantage of educational reimbursement. Plus, earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products. Great benefits.

Great people. Even better careers.

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