Global Commodity Manager - Metals

Inteva Products; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteva Products is seeking a senior procurement leader to define and drive the metals commodity strategy worldwide. You will shape supplier segmentation, manage negotiations, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet P2P targets while improving cost and quality.

The role requires 10+ years in procurement, strong leadership, and global experience, with travel up to 25% across domestic and international sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience in high-volume manufacturing, automotive preferred.
• Minimum 7–8 years in the Metals commodity family.
• Bachelor's degree required; business, finance or engineering preferred.
• Global and cross-functional exposure expected.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work in a matrix global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead global commodity strategy development and implementation.
• Manage supplier segmentation within the commodity.
• Coordinate global negotiations and BURs.
• Meet/exceed P2P targets for the commodity group.
• Lead commodity team meetings and share best practices.
• Own global supplier relationship management.
• Resolve critical supplier issues as needed.
• Conduct PMAs on-time (Phase I, II, III).

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership/management

Analytical/data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Global exposure

Sourcing/Procurement domain

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Define, lead and execute the SCM commodity strategy for Metals; including Metals raw materials, screw, rivets and fasteners, stamped parts, and magnetic parts.

Key Responsibilities And Deliverables

• Lead Global Commodity Strategy: development and global implementation
• Lead, manage and maintain Suppliers Segmentation within commodity
• Participate on Global Commodity Buyers Council
• Conduct Key Global Suppliers BUR’s and coordinate global negotiations
• Meet/exceed global P2P annual performance targets for commodity group
• Schedule and lead Commodity team meetings to ensure communication and information sharing between all buyers:
• Quoting activity
• Sourcing activity
• Volumes / forecasts / allocations
• Commodity trends – risks and opportunities
• Supplier issues
• Global competitiveness
• Best practices for cost savings initiatives
• Best practices for supplier performance improvement (delivery & quality)
• Support and drive commodity "Quality Sourcing Process"
• Be the market specialist for the Metals commodity basket
• Ensure that global and regional commodity sourcing is maximized to obtain the greatest commercial, supply and technical advantage for Inteva
• Lead and own global suppliers relationship management
• Lead critical supplier issues resolution as required (supporting PC&L, CIPM, CITs)
• Conduct or participate in annual PMAs on-time (Phase I, II, & III)

Req Number PUR-26-00020

Position Requirements

• Minimum 10-years Procurement experience in high-volume manufacturing industry, automotive strongly preferred
• Minimum 7-8 years of experience in respective commodity family
• Bachelors degree required; business, finance, engineering preferred
• Previous global and cross-functional exposure
• Strategic thinking
• Demonstrated strong leadership/management skills
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills
• Above average working ability in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work cooperatively, build teamwork, and influence others
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
• Ability and comfort level working in a matrix global organization structure

About the Organization

Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Interiors, Latches, Door Systems, Motors & Electronics, Overhead Systems, and Hard Trim. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people in over 35 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA. For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Positions are open to qualified candidates who have work authorization for the listed locations. All candidates must have the on-going legal right to work within the country where the position is located.
• The application process functions best when applicants use a laptop or desktop.