Commodity Buyer

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Job summary

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies is hiring a Global Commodity Buyer to lead strategic procurement with emphasis on electronics sourcing. The role is fully onsite in Southfield, MI, offering a strong benefits package and full procurement responsibilities.

Responsibilities include global sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost-reduction initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure quality and

Qualifications

• Experience in commodity buying, strategic sourcing, or procurement.
• Strong experience with electronics procurement is required.
• Knowledge of electronic components and related supply chains.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and supplier relationship management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully onsite, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage global sourcing and procurement activities for assigned commodities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and supplier performance improvements.
• Monitor market trends, supply risks, lead times, and commodity pricing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and other internal teams.
• Ensure materials and components meet quality, cost, delivery, and technical requirements.
• Support supplier selection, sourcing strategies, and new product development.
• Manage purchasing activities while maintaining supply continuity.

Skills

Commodity buying

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Electronics procurement

Electronic components knowledge

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Onsite collaboration

Job description

AWS/CES is NOW HIRING: Global Commodity Buyer

Location: Southfield, MI

Fully Onsite

Salary: $70,000–$120,000 annually

Full Benefits Package

We are currently seeking an experienced Global Commodity Buyer to join a growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic procurement professional with strong electronics sourcing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage global sourcing and procurement activities for assigned commodities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and supplier performance improvements.
• Monitor market trends, supply risks, lead times, and commodity pricing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and other internal teams.
• Ensure materials and components meet quality, cost, delivery, and technical requirements.
• Support supplier selection, sourcing strategies, and new product development.
• Manage purchasing activities while maintaining supply continuity.

Required Experience

• Previous experience in commodity buying, strategic sourcing, or procurement.
• Strong experience with electronics procurement is required.
• Knowledge of electronic components and related supply chains.
• Experience sourcing commodities such as:
• Sensors
• Electronic components
• Other electronic commodities
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and supplier relationship management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully onsite, cross-functional environment.