Buyer

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The NPI Buyer will directly report to the Purchasing Team Leader and will act as the primary support by preparing required documentation for NPI development with suppliers.

Responsible for driving the RFQ process and analyzing the results associated with the Request for Quote (RFQ)/Request for Information (RFI), working on New Part Introduction and ensuring suppliers meet requirements for price, development requirements and quality. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Assist in the development of new part introduction process and  implementation.
• Manage the current pool of suppliers in request for information process
• Prepare required documentation for periodical supplier meetings for progress
• Attend meetings as required to support or represent Team Leader/ Purchasing Manager.
• Prepare and send RFQ/RFIs for commodity projects.
• Maintain consistent communication with suppliers to ensure RFQ timelines are met.
• Interface between suppliers and engineering/operations/marketing to answer any questions related to RFQ documents.
• Perform financial analysis of RFQ results to determine overall cost competitiveness.
• Make sourcing recommendations based upon RFI and RFQ results.
• Problem Solver mindset to accelerate and support the process for a NPI in order to achieve the annual target for launch
• Good organization to manage information from different suppliers
• Identify opportunities to improve timing process for a NPI
• Manage different systems to follow up NPI process according of the product line

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Business / Materials Management or Logistics

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement and/or Materials Management, preferred
• Demonstrated background and proven experience with RFQ processes, data analysis and commodity support
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills