Automotive Indirect Procurement Buyer II — Hybrid

Slate Auto; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Slate Auto is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Buyer II in the United States, located in Troy, Michigan. The role combines strategic sourcing with hands-on supplier negotiations and contract management in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of indirect procurement experience, especially in automotive services and equipment, with strong ERP proficiency (SAP, NetSuite, Zip) and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• 8–10 years of experience in indirect procurement.
• Experience sourcing automotive indirect services, goods and equipment.
• ERP system experience – SAP, NetSuite, Zip.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic supply base and lead supplier negotiations.
• Manage RFIs, RFQs, MSAs and commercial agreements.
• Source services and equipment with best cost, quality, and delivery.
• Drive cost reductions and supplier quality through cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Business case analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Zip

Job description

Slate Auto is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Buyer II in the United States, located in Troy, Michigan. The role combines strategic sourcing with hands-on supplier negotiations and contract management in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of indirect procurement experience, especially in automotive services and equipment, with strong ERP proficiency (SAP, NetSuite, Zip) and excellent communication skills.