Commodity Buyer
Plymouth, MI · On-site
The Tokai Rika Group is seeking an Commodity Buyer who has strong analytical skills as well as strong skills in dealing with commercial issues, planning, negotiation and communication. Duties * Lead ...
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Commodity Buyer
Plymouth, MI · On-site
The Tokai Rika Group is seeking an Commodity Buyer who has strong analytical skills as well as strong skills in dealing with commercial issues, planning, negotiation and communication. Duties * Lead ...
The Tokai Rika Group is seeking an Commodity Buyer who has strong analytical skills as well as strong skills in dealing with commercial issues, planning, negotiation and communication. Duties * Lead ...
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The Tokai Rika Group is seeking an Commodity Buyer who has strong analytical skills as well as strong skills in dealing with commercial issues, planning, negotiation and communication. Duties * Lead ...
Quality Engineer - Warranty
Plymouth, MI · On-site
$68K - $88K/yr
The Tokai Rika Group, a Japanese Tier 1 Automotive Supplier, is looking for a Quality Engineer that is ready to learn. Apply solid knowledge of problems solving techniques and root cause analysis to ...
Quality Engineer - Warranty
Plymouth, MI · On-site
$68K - $88K/yr
The Tokai Rika Group, a Japanese Tier 1 Automotive Supplier, is looking for a Quality Engineer that is ready to learn. Apply solid knowledge of problems solving techniques and root cause analysis to ...
Quality Engineer - Warranty
$68K - $88K/yr
The Tokai Rika Group, a Japanese Tier 1 Automotive Supplier, is looking for a Quality Engineer that is ready to learn. Apply solid knowledge of problems solving techniques and root cause analysis to ...
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Quality Engineer - Warranty
$68K - $88K/yr
The Tokai Rika Group, a Japanese Tier 1 Automotive Supplier, is looking for a Quality Engineer that is ready to learn. Apply solid knowledge of problems solving techniques and root cause analysis to ...
Distribution Admin (3rd Shift)
Jackson, MI · On-site
$16.50 - $22/hr
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Distribution Admin (3rd Shift)
Jackson, MI · On-site
$16.50 - $22/hr
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
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Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Assembly Team Leader
Jackson, MI · On-site
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Assembly Team Leader
Jackson, MI · On-site
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Located in Battle Creek, MI, TRMI, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRMI was founded in 1986 and currently employs 650+ at our Battle Creek ...
Located in Battle Creek, MI, TRMI, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRMI was founded in 1986 and currently employs 650+ at our Battle Creek ...
Process Technician
Jackson, MI · On-site
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
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Process Technician
Jackson, MI · On-site
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Process Technician
Jackson, MI · On-site
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Process Technician
Jackson, MI · On-site
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Human Resource Generalist
Jackson, MI · On-site
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Human Resource Generalist
Jackson, MI · On-site
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Facilities Tech
Jackson, MI · On-site
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Facilities Tech
Jackson, MI · On-site
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Located in Battle Creek, MI, TRMI, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRMI was founded in 1986 and currently employs 650+ at our Battle Creek ...
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Located in Battle Creek, MI, TRMI, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRMI was founded in 1986 and currently employs 650+ at our Battle Creek ...
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
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Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Industrial Maintenance Technician - Electrical Systems
Jackson, MI · On-site
$24.25 - $31.50/hr
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Industrial Maintenance Technician - Electrical Systems
Jackson, MI · On-site
$24.25 - $31.50/hr
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Industrial Maintenance Technician - Electrical Systems
$24.25 - $31.50/hr
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Quick apply
Industrial Maintenance Technician - Electrical Systems
$24.25 - $31.50/hr
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
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Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our ...
Automation Technician-3rd shift
Battle Creek, MI · On-site
$39K/yr
Candidates must be a motivated and detail-oriented Automation Technician. This role is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of automated machinery and equipment ...
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Automation Technician-3rd shift
Battle Creek, MI · On-site
$39K/yr
Candidates must be a motivated and detail-oriented Automation Technician. This role is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of automated machinery and equipment ...
Automation Technician-3rd shift
Battle Creek, MI · On-site
$39K/yr
Candidates must be a motivated and detail-oriented Automation Technician. This role is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of automated machinery and equipment ...
Automation Technician-3rd shift
Battle Creek, MI · On-site
$39K/yr
Candidates must be a motivated and detail-oriented Automation Technician. This role is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of automated machinery and equipment ...
Tokai Rika Group Jobs Information
Full-time
Posted 26 days ago
Job description
The Tokai Rika Group is seeking an Commodity Buyer who has strong analytical skills as well as strong skills in dealing with commercial issues, planning, negotiation and communication.
Duties
Requirements
TRAM, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Plymouth, MI, TRAM, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRAM was founded in 1986 and currently employs 2,500+ people at our 5 locations.
We manufacture automotive components such as switch-related products (window regulators, headlights, cruise control, turn signals, multifunction and HVAC switches), security and safety-related products (shift levers, steering wheels, steering locks, seat belts, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys).
Shift your career into drive and help TRAM make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.
TRAM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information about our companies, please see our web site at http://www.tokai-rika.co.jp/en/
This is a great opportunity to join our growing organization and enhance your skills to become a valuable member of our successful team!
Duties
- 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
- 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)
TRAM, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Plymouth, MI, TRAM, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRAM was founded in 1986 and currently employs 2,500+ people at our 5 locations.
We manufacture automotive components such as switch-related products (window regulators, headlights, cruise control, turn signals, multifunction and HVAC switches), security and safety-related products (shift levers, steering wheels, steering locks, seat belts, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys).
Shift your career into drive and help TRAM make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.
TRAM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information about our companies, please see our web site at http://www.tokai-rika.co.jp/en/
This is a great opportunity to join our growing organization and enhance your skills to become a valuable member of our successful team!