Buyer

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Troy, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking a hands-on Buyer with automotive parts experience to coordinate global sourcing and supplier negotiations in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, analyzing data, and ensuring uninterrupted supply while driving cost savings and process improvements. Qualified candidates will have 2+ years in automotive procurement, strong analytical and computer skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in automotive parts purchasing or procurement.
• Strong analytical, computer and math skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• High level of attention to detail and data analysis.
• Ability to organize and analyze large data sets.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for key commodities in automotive.
• Confer and negotiate with vendors to obtain price, delivery, and service information.
• Prepare RFQs, analyze responses, and make sourcing recommendations.
• Coordinate purchase orders and contracts with suppliers.
• Review supplier locations/audits to assess supply capabilities.
• Champion cost savings initiatives for selected commodities.
• Maintain procurement records manually or electronically.
• Discuss defects with quality teams to identify root causes and rectify.

Skills

Automotive sourcing

Analytical skills

Vendor communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Data organization

Fast-paced environment

Education

Business degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex‑N‑Gate provides a great opportunity for hard‑working and skilled individuals.

Scope of the Position

Coordinates activities involved with procuring commodity goods in an automotive environment .

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for key commodities.
• Confer and negotiate with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, delivery, etc.
• Prepare requests for quotation, analyze responses, and make sourcing recommendations to the Purchasing Director and Vice President-Purchasing.
• Coordinate/negotiate purchase orders and/or contracts.
• Review current and potential supplier manufacturing locations/audits, to determine supply capabilities.
• Champion cost savings activities for selected commodities.
• Maintain manual and/or computerized procurement records.
• Discuss defective goods or services with quality personnel, manufacturing and suppliers to identify the “root cause” of the problem, so that it can be rectified.
• Monitor supplier value/supply chain to ensure continuous supply in the event of a supply interruption or shortage.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a buyer with 2+ years of experience in automotive parts
• Solid analytical, computer and math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of data.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in business is strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of technical specifications and manufacturing processes a plus .

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

• “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
• “Lots of growth opportunity.”
• “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex‑N‑Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.