Advanced Electronics Buyer Job at Bartech Staffing, Troy, MI

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  • Bartech Staffing
  • Troy, MI

Job Description

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation's biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a Direct Hire Advanced Electronics Buyer. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you!
Salary Range: $102,000 - $117,000/year
Purpose of the Job

  • Lead cost estimation and sourcing activities for client programs, with a primary focus on electronic components
  • Collaborate closely with costing, engineering, manufacturing, program management, and supplier quality teams to:
  • Ensure project milestones are met
  • Achieve best total cost outcomes for new programs
  • Support supplier development initiatives to enable continuous business growth and strong supplier partnerships
  • Participate in pricing negotiations and development of strategic supplier strategies

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as the purchasing representative within cross-functional project teams
    • Support projects from acquisition through APQP, launch, and the full program lifecycle (VA/VE)
  • Drive sourcing efforts for new components from project acquisition through industrialization, including:
    • Managing major make/buy market changes
    • Analyzing future material and supply needs
  • Evaluate risks within the current supply base and collaborate with:
    • Supplier Quality
    • Supply Chain
    • Manufacturing
    • Develop and manage contingency plans for new component sourcing
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality on:
    • New product designs
    • Identification and evaluation of new technical and supplier partners
    • Early supplier involvement for new products and customer quotations
  • Negotiate and manage supplier contracts that protect:
    • Intellectual property
    • Quality standards
    • Delivery requirements
    • Lean and cost-competitive principles
  • Monitor supplier and material status during product development to:
    • Prevent delays to SOP (Start of Production)
    • Ensure a smooth handoff to production purchasing
  • Achieve and maintain Bill of Material (BOM) cost targets by:
    • Partnering with Engineering teams
    • Controlling BOM costs at each project maturity stage or change
    • Defining actions to close gaps versus target costs
  • Implement cost-optimized concepts considering:
    • Material costs
    • Manufacturing
    • Development
    • Quality expenses

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree in: Supply Chain Management or Electrical Engineering
  • MBA or other advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in the automotive industry (Tier 1 experience preferred)
  • Strong background in both: Electrical Engineering and Purchasing / Strategic Sourcing
  • 3-5 years of Electrical Engineering experience, including: Design, Development, Testing, Troubleshooting of electrical systems and components, Compliance with industry standards
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, including: Direct plant operations and support functions within a product manufacturing organization
  • Experience in the following product areas preferred:
    • Clusters
    • ECUs
    • ADAS
    • EV/HEV systems
    • HUDs

Skills and Competencies

  • Technical expertise working with electronic systems and components
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
  • Proven negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Project management knowledge
  • Strong problem-solving, planning, and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to work effectively with: Interdisciplinary teams & Remote and globally distributed teams
  • Experience with financial analysis preferred, including: Forecasting & Budget management
  • High level of customer service orientation
  • Ability to negotiate and operate across different cultures
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
  • Willingness and ability to travel
    • Spanish or Japanese language capability preferred

Work Schedule:

  • Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Off-hours as business needs require)
  • Hybrid position: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote
  • Travel Requirements: Up to 25% domestic and/or international travel


Make the most of your experience!
Apply now!
For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by our client as a W2 employee who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.
Keyword: Buyer, Electronics, Engineering, Automotive

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

If you require additional disability considerations, modifications, or adjustments please let us know by contacting [email protected] or fill out this form to request accommodations.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Immediate start, Remote work, Monday to Friday,

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