Direct Materials Buyer

PHINIA Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PHINIA Inc. in Troy, MI is seeking a Direct Materials Buyer for our on-site aftermarket and remanufacturing plant.

This role ensures continuity of supply for direct materials across diesel fuel injection systems, starters, alternators, and related product lines, while aligning with service-level requirements. You will source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships, support RFQs and long-term agreements, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Demand Planning to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain in automotive, aftermarket, remanufacturing, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and direct material procurement.
• Knowledge of automotive quality systems (PPAP/APQP) and technical documentation.
• Experience in global, cross-functional environments and influencing stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with SAP or other ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies for direct materials for aftermarket/remanufacturing.
• Ensure continuity of supply while optimizing inventory, working capital, cost, quality, delivery, and customer service.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, contracts, performance metrics, and development initiatives.
• Support RFQs, sourcing decisions, cost-reduction initiatives, and long-term commercial agreements.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Customer Service to support new products and changes.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and support PPAP, APQP, supplier transfers, and quality compliance.
• Monitor supply risks and elevate concerns with mitigation and recovery plans.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, corrective actions, and CI initiatives.
• Support inventory optimization and shortage/disruption management.
• Ensure compliance with PHINIA sourcing policies and ethical sourcing standards.
• Support supplier improvement, cost savings, sourcing optimization, and productivity initiatives.
• Collaborate with GSM and plant stakeholders to support sourcing objectives and supplier performance.

Skills

Supply chain

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.

PHINIA is a diversified industrial supplier and global leader in the development of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, with a strong portfolio of trusted brands that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY®, and HARTRIDGE™. With over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, PHINIA has approximately 12,500 talented employees and over 40 locations in 20 countries and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Read More

JOB PURPOSE

PHINIA is currently looking for a “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as a Direct Materials Buyer at our Aftermarket Remanufacturing Plant in Troy, MI. This is an on-site position and the candidate is expected to be on-site 5 days per week.

The Direct Material Buyer is responsible for sourcing and managing direct materials that support PHINIA’s aftermarket and remanufacturing operations. This position ensures continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, quality performance, and supplier responsiveness across a broad range of product lines including diesel fuel injection systems, starters, alternators, turbocharger actuators, and other future product categories.

The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of aftermarket and remanufacturing business models, including variable demand patterns, service-level requirements, product lifecycle management, and supplier risk mitigation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute sourcing strategies for direct materials supporting aftermarket and remanufacturing operations.
• Ensure continuity of supply while optimizing inventory, working capital, cost, quality, delivery, and customer service performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, contracts, performance metrics, and development initiatives.
• Support RFQs, sourcing decisions, cost-reduction initiatives, and long-term commercial agreements.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Customer Service to support new products, engineering changes, launches, and customer requirements.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and support PPAP, APQP, supplier transfers, and quality compliance activities.
• Monitor supply risks and elevate concerns while supporting mitigation and recovery plans.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support inventory optimization, shortage recovery, and supply disruption management.
• Ensure compliance with PHINIA sourcing policies, purchasing procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Support supplier improvement, cost savings, sourcing optimization, and productivity initiatives.
• Partner with Global Supply Management (GSM) and plant stakeholders to support sourcing objectives and supplier performance initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional procurement initiatives supporting supplier performance, sourcing activities, sustainability, and operational improvements.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience in automotive, aftermarket, remanufacturing, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and direct material procurement.
• Knowledge of automotive quality systems, supplier launch processes (PPAP/APQP), and technical documentation.
• Experience working within global, cross-functional environments and influencing internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with SAP or other ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

For this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country where the position is based. Only in certain circumstances, based on business need, does PHINIA provide sponsorship for employment visa status.

NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS

PHINIA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or third-party vendors. Any recruitment partnership must be approved in writing by Human Resources before candidate submissions are made.

Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.