Buyer/Planner

MAHLE GmbH; Belmont (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE in Belmont, MI is seeking a Buyer/Planner to oversee supplier negotiations, issue purchase orders and EDI releases, and manage supplier relationships. The role requires analytical thinking, strong reporting, and lean inventory practices to support on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating with quality on stock issues, maintaining inventory, and driving cost-effective purchasing while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field or 8 years of direct experience in similar role and industry in lieu of education.
• 2 years of direct related experience preferred.
• Problem Solver - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Experience with statistical analysis and ability to identify and anticipate stock issues.
• Ability to write and present detailed reports.
• Self-motivated and self-starter, enjoy a challenge and always wanting to find a better way.
• Excellent attention to detail, conscientious and diligent.
• Promotes and follows the business unit’s Core Efforts and Values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier/subcontractor contract negotiations.
• Issue purchase orders and/or EDI releases for materials/services.
• Manage supplier relationships and interface with quality on stock issues.
• Maintain inventory and support lean initiatives to improve turns and service responsiveness.
• Ensure transparency of supplier orders and meet deadlines amidst changing priorities.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Supplier negotiation

Communication

Budget management

Team collaboration

Time management

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain

Job description

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Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility. MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility

Location: This position is located in Belmont, Michigan, USA.

Your Contribution

As a Buyer/Planner at MAHLE, you will be responsible to oversee the supplier/subcontractor contract negotiations, issue purchase orders and /or EDI releases for materials/services, and supplier relationship management. This is a very visible role and the face/voice of MAHLE to our supply base. Highly analytical and able to influence action by conducting analysis, negotiate contracts with suppliers, manage an inventory, interface with quality on issues with stock and work within a budget. Time-management is a strength as some projects may see tight time deadlines and changing priorities which may generate high-stress. You desire to work as a team in offering the best possible alternatives, assist in resolving supplier issues and support a lean culture by ensuring supplier orders are transparent, allow for efficient inventory turns and service responsiveness.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field or 8 years of direct experience in similar role and industry in lieu of education.


• 2 years of direct related experience preferred.


• Problem Solver - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.


• Experience with statistical analysis and ability to identify and anticipate stock issues.


• Ability to write and present detailed reports.


• Self-motivated and self-starter, enjoy a challenge and always wanting to find a better way.


• Excellent attention to detail, conscientious and diligent.


• Promotes and follows the business unit’s Core Efforts and Values.

Our Offer

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.

#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.jobs.mahle.com

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Facts about the job

Entry level: Experienced hires

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: Purchasing

Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid Systems

Location: Belmont, MI, US, 49306

Company: MAHLE Ind.Therm.Sys. (US)

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.