Automotive Purchasing Specialist: Cost and Supplier Strategy

Acro Service Corp; Maumee (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Acro Service Corp in Maumee, OH is seeking a Purchasing Buyer for a 6-month contract to support automotive procurement and sourcing. The role focuses on driving cost savings and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has automotive buying experience, strong supplier management, and proven ability to navigate RFQs and contract negotiations. In-office with occasional remote Fridays.

This position offers a path to temp-to-hire and requires a bachelor’s degree and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of direct purchasing/buying experience.
• Automotive purchasing experience required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with RFQs, supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost analysis.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Formulate annual business plans for cost reductions and performance improvements.
• Obtain and analyze quotes to determine best value, then recommend global sourcing solutions based on data and facts collected.
• Develop and explain commodity strategies. Follow and track strategies for basic commodities.
• Provide proper documentation for sourcing reviews, including total landed cost analysis taking into account duty, freight, packaging, surcharge, payment terms, and other financial factors.
• Maintain control of multiple projects to meet timing requirements and anticipate and resolve roadblocks for successful part PPAP and launch.
• Understand the financial and strategic impacts of negotiated agreements to optimize value and negotiate complex supplier issues with little to no supervision.
• Consistently send out and review complete RFQ packages and negotiate basic contract terms to support supplier agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance, review audit results, and elevate issues within the supplier's organization for resolution.
• Work proactively with other departments to reduce inventory requirements.
• Manage the supply chain to ensure optimum workflows and actively remove non-value-added activities.
• Lead Benchmarking, VA/VE, Lean, Resourcing, LPP analysis, and Value Stream Mapping events independently.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Acro Service Corp in Maumee, OH is seeking a Purchasing Buyer for a 6-month contract to support automotive procurement and sourcing. The role focuses on driving cost savings and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has automotive buying experience, strong supplier management, and proven ability to navigate RFQs and contract negotiations. In-office with occasional remote Fridays.

This position offers a path to temp-to-hire and requires a bachelor’s degree and excellent communication.