Global Automotive Sourcing & Cost-Optimization Specialist

Acro Service Corp; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acro Service Corp is seeking a procurement professional to manage global spend across designated commodities. You will drive cost reductions, manage supplier contracts, and support RFI/RFQ activities while tracking performance metrics and reporting savings.

The role requires 3–5 years of procurement experience, automotive purchasing insight, and strong Excel skills. Travel about 10% may be involved, with collaboration across functions to optimize processes.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or Engineering (Product or Manufacturing preferred).
• 3–5 years of procurement/direct buying experience.
• Automotive purchasing experience is required.
• Professional Supply Chain certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement and supplier quality metrics.
• Understanding of blueprints and technical specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate annual business plans to achieve cost reductions and year-over-year performance improvements.
• Obtain and analyze supplier quotes to determine the best value and recommend sourcing solutions based on data and facts.
• Develop, communicate, and track commodity strategies using strategy templates and capability matrices.
• Prepare documentation for sourcing councils, including total landed cost analysis covering duty, freight, packaging, surcharges, payment terms, and other financial factors.
• Manage multiple projects, anticipate and resolve roadblocks, and support successful PPAP and product launches.
• Monitor technical review progress with cross-functional teams, ensure OISRs are updated, and track program milestones.
• Understand the financial and strategic impact of supplier negotiations and effectively negotiate complex supplier issues.
• Prepare and review complete RFQ packages and negotiate basic contract terms in accordance with standard Terms and Conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance, audit results, corrective actions, and compliance with agreements.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews with key stakeholders and track savings projects, forecasts, and actual results.
• Understand supplier surcharge mechanisms and procurement and quality supplier metrics.
• Work proactively with other departments to identify opportunities to reduce inventory requirements.
• Manage supply chain workflows and eliminate non-value-added activities.
• Identify process deficiencies and develop comprehensive recommendations for process improvements.
• Support and lead improvement activities involving DOS, Benchmarking, VA/VE, Lean, Resourcing, LPP Analysis, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Promote cost reduction initiatives with key suppliers and share best practices across the organization.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Acro Service Corp is seeking a procurement professional to manage global spend across designated commodities. You will drive cost reductions, manage supplier contracts, and support RFI/RFQ activities while tracking performance metrics and reporting savings.

The role requires 3–5 years of procurement experience, automotive purchasing insight, and strong Excel skills. Travel about 10% may be involved, with collaboration across functions to optimize processes.