Automotive Program Purchasing Lead

RESRG; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive is seeking a Program Purchasing Buyer for our Troy, Michigan facility. You will manage direct material sourcing for assigned customer programs from RFQ through SOP, partnering with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Sales and Category Strategy to meet timing, cost and commercial goals.

You will deliver program sourcing plans, drive cost reduction, manage supplier performance, and support new launches with tooling and supplier agreements in a fast-paced automotive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2–4 years in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Own direct material sourcing for assigned programs from RFQ to SOP and production.
• Execute program sourcing plans to hit cost, quality, timing and launch targets.
• Support new program launches with supplier selection, tooling, and commercial agreements.
• Manage open commercial issues and ensure supplier commitments align with needs.
• Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, tooling and long-term agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, delivery and quality, escalating risks.
• Create and maintain POs, pricing agreements, and sourcing docs in ERP.

Skills

Negotiation

Multi-program management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

RESRG Automotive is seeking a Program Purchasing Buyer for our Troy, Michigan facility. You will manage direct material sourcing for assigned customer programs from RFQ through SOP, partnering with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Sales and Category Strategy to meet timing, cost and commercial goals.

You will deliver program sourcing plans, drive cost reduction, manage supplier performance, and support new launches with tooling and supplier agreements in a fast-paced automotive