Direct Materials Buyer – Auto Aftermarket, On-Site

PHINIA Delphi USA LLC - (USA); Troy (MI); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PHINIA is seeking a Direct Materials Buyer for our On-site Aftermarket Remanufacturing Plant in Troy, MI. You will source and manage direct materials to support aftermarket and remanufacturing operations, ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and quality across diesel fuel injection systems, starters, alternators, and other components.

The role requires 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain, experience with supplier management and PPAP/APQP, and proficiency in SAP or ERP tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or 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, PPAP/APQP, and technical documentation.
• Experience working in global, cross-functional environments and influencing internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with SAP or other ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Outils

SAP

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Description du poste

PHINIA is seeking a Direct Materials Buyer for our On-site Aftermarket Remanufacturing Plant in Troy, MI. You will source and manage direct materials to support aftermarket and remanufacturing operations, ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and quality across diesel fuel injection systems, starters, alternators, and other components.

The role requires 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain, experience with supplier management and PPAP/APQP, and proficiency in SAP or ERP tools.