Buyer - Purchasing - Full Time

LM Manufacturing; Detroit (MI); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LM Manufacturing, LLC, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, seeks a Buyer for Indirect Procurement & Capital to lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and capital equipment sourcing. You will partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and Finance to ensure cost, quality and delivery objectives are met.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing and strong analytical skills, with SAP experience preferred. On-site, full-time position supporting plant procurement activities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing.
• Strong financial and analytical skills to evaluate proposals and investments.
• Experience negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing activities and projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead indirect sourcing for capital equipment, MRO, IT, facilities, and services.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and others to define requirements.
• Develop bid analyses and supplier recommendations for leadership.
• Create, release and manage POs in SAP.
• Support capital projects and new product launches with sourcing.
• Monitor contract expirations and renegotiate terms as needed.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Buyer – Indirect Procurement & Capital Department: Finance Reports To: Plant Controller FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Status: Full-Time, Salaried Work Arrangement: On-Site

Position Summary

LM Manufacturing, LLC is a Tier 1 automotive supplier responsible for manufacturing complete seat systems for the Ford Bronco and Ford Ranger.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

• Lead competitive sourcing activities for indirect goods and services, including capital equipment, MRO materials and equipment, tooling and fixtures, IT hardware and software, facility maintenance and construction, temporary labor, professional services, safety and PPE, office supplies, freight and logistics, utilities, janitorial services, security, landscaping, and other plant expenditures.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers while maintaining effective commercial relationships with existing vendors.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, payment terms, commercial terms, service levels, and other conditions to achieve the best overall value for LM Manufacturing.
• Challenge historical purchasing practices and existing supplier relationships when competitive alternatives may provide improved cost, service, quality, or commercial terms.
• Develop detailed bid analyses and sourcing recommendation packages for presentation to senior leadership for final sourcing decisions.
• Create, release, and maintain purchase orders within SAP in accordance with established authorization and procurement requirements.
• Respond to plant purchasing needs with appropriate urgency while maintaining competitive sourcing standards and internal controls.

Capital Procurement

• Lead the commercial sourcing process for capital equipment and projects from initial RFQ through negotiation and sourcing recommendation.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure technical requirements and specifications are clearly defined prior to supplier solicitation.
• Develop comprehensive commercial comparisons of competing capital proposals, considering purchase price, installation costs, operating costs, payment terms, timing, and other relevant total-cost factors.
• Support ROI, payback, and other financial analyses associated with proposed capital investments.
• Negotiate commercial terms and coordinate contracts and purchase orders following final sourcing approval.
• Support capital sourcing associated with new product launches, plant improvements, and other major projects.

Contract and Supplier Management

• Maintain a centralized repository and tracking system for vendor contracts and commercial agreements.
• Proactively monitor contract expiration dates, renewals, pricing changes, insurance certificates, commercial obligations, and other contractual requirements.
• Lead vendor contract renewals and renegotiations to maintain competitive pricing and appropriate commercial terms.
• Negotiate vendor contracts, terms and conditions, service agreements, and other commercial documents in coordination with appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance and work with internal stakeholders and vendors to address cost, delivery, service, quality, or contractual concerns.

Financial Analysis and Cost Reduction

• Develop and execute annual cost-reduction initiatives across indirect and variable overhead expenditures.
• Prepare detailed supplier bid comparisons, financial analyses, and total-cost evaluations to support sourcing decisions.
• Perform budget-versus-actual analysis and identify significant spending trends and variances.
• Support ROI and payback analysis for capital investments.
• Partner with the Plant Controller in annual budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and analysis of variable overhead expenditures.
• Develop and maintain procurement KPIs and regular reporting covering savings initiatives, spending trends, sourcing activity, and contract status.

Cross-Functional Support and Internal Controls

• Serve as the primary commercial purchasing resource for indirect goods and services across the facility.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, IT, Finance, HR, Quality, EHS, and other departments to understand purchasing requirements and operational priorities.
• Establish consistent competitive bidding and sourcing practices across plant departments.
• Maintain appropriate separation of duties between requesting departments, purchasing activities, supplier selection, and financial approval.
• Ensure purchasing and sourcing activities comply with LM Manufacturing policies, authorization requirements, and internal controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or related professional experience.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate supplier proposals, spending data, budgets, and investment alternatives.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier pricing and commercial terms.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to analyze and organize financial and purchasing data.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing activities, contracts, and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound business judgment, and constructively challenge existing purchasing practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive manufacturing or Tier 1 supplier experience.
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP/purchasing system.
• Experience sourcing capital equipment, MRO, facility services, and other indirect spend categories.
• Experience with supplier contract management and commercial negotiations.
• Professional purchasing or supply chain certification, such as CPSM, CPM, or APICS certification.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Financial and analytical capability
• Negotiation and commercial acumen
• Attention to detail
• Cost-reduction mindset
• Strategic sourcing
• Supplier relationship management
• Contract management
• Sound judgment and integrity
• Initiative and accountability
• Constructive willingness to challenge the status quo
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Clear communication with senior leadership
• Ability to balance cost, quality, service, timing, and operational requirements

Requirements

Equal Employment Opportunity LM Manufacturing is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future sponsorship from LM Manufacturing.