Hub Buyer

Hutchinson; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Hub Buyer to lead indirect category sourcing across multiple sites. You will manage supplier performance, deliver cost savings, and implement regional and global purchasing strategies.

The role requires experience in indirect procurement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a multi-site environment. On-site position with global reach and impact.

Qualifications

• Indirect procurement and strategic sourcing experience.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.
• Experience in multi-site or global environments.
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with long-term value focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Indirect Category Strategy implementation and ownership.
• Analyze and manage spend, savings, and performance metrics.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost optimization and meet annual savings targets.
• Collaborate across multiple sites to standardize processes and enhance purchasing efficiency.
• Drive alignment with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Analytical mindset

Multi-site / global experience

Influence stakeholders

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Hub Buyer to join our Purchasing team and play a key role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives across a multi-site environment. This position is responsible for managing supplier performance, delivering cost savings, and implementing regional and global purchasing strategies.

We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions.
Join us and show what drives you!
A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how.
5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D.

What You'll Do

• Lead Indirect Category Strategy implementation and ownership, driving value beyond transactional purchasing
• Analyze and manage spend, savings, and performance metrics, leveraging data to inform decisions
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost optimization and meet annual savings targets
• Collaborate across multiple sites to standardize processes and enhance purchasing efficiency
• Drive alignment with cross-functional stakeholders, influencing decisions and ensuring business objectives are met
• Support supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For (Must)

• Proven experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into tangible action plans and fast execution.
• Experience working in a multi-site or global environment
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions and levels
• A strategic thinker who can move beyond transactional buying to deliver long-term value

Hub Buyer (Indirect Purchasing) | Auburn Hills, MI

We are seeking a highly motivated Hub Buyer to join our Purchasing team and play a key role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives across a multi-site environment. This position is responsible for managing supplier performance, delivering cost savings, and implementing regional and global purchasing strategies.

We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions.
Join us and show what drives you!
A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how.
5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D.

What You'll Do

• Lead Indirect Category Strategy implementation and ownership, driving value beyond transactional purchasing
• Analyze and manage spend, savings, and performance metrics, leveraging data to inform decisions
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost optimization and meet annual savings targets
• Collaborate across multiple sites to standardize processes and enhance purchasing efficiency
• Drive alignment with cross-functional stakeholders, influencing decisions and ensuring business objectives are met
• Support supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For (Must)

• Proven experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into tangible action plans and fast execution.
• Experience working in a multi-site or global environment
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions and levels
• A strategic thinker who can move beyond transactional buying to deliver long-term value

Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience of direct experience in purchasing, and a minimum English proficiency level of A2.