Hub Buyer (35895)

STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.); Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.) is seeking a Hub Buyer to join the Purchasing team in Auburn Hills. The role drives strategic sourcing initiatives across North America, delivering cost savings and regional/global purchasing strategies. Travel 50-75% is required across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

The candidate will manage supplier performance, analyze spend, and lead cross-site standardization efforts to improve purchasing efficiency while aligning with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3–5 years related purchasing experience.
• Proven experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision capabilities.
• Experience working in multi-site or global environments.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead Indirect Category Strategy implementation and ownership beyond transactions.
• Analyze spend, savings, and performance metrics to inform decisions.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost optimization and targets.
• Collaborate across sites to standardize processes and improve purchasing efficiency.
• Drive alignment with cross-functional stakeholders to meet business objectives.
• Support supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HUB BUYER / PURCHASING ASSISTANT

Auburn Hills

$95-110k

50-75% travel, with responsibilities spanning across North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico

Summary

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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
• Benchmark and analyze the market and specifications for cost optimization.
• Participate in cost reduction workshops/ VA/VE (Value Added/ Value Engineering) to identify alternative service/suppliers/product, manufacturing processes, etc.
• Ensure Annual Productivities.
• Analyze globalization rate of assigned scope. Develop and implement strategies to increase globalization rate.
• Active participation of common reporting & cost saving follow up.
• Define, measure, follow QCDIS ratings (Quality, Costs, Deliveries, Innovation & Sustainability) and update supplier strategy which support regional and global group strategies.
• Validate Sourcing Committee: ensure the general conditions and other agreements, application, supplier capacity and capability commitment are signed.
• Follow supplier’s performance deviation. Pilot for crisis management/ escalation procedure of unforeseen supply chain / quality disruptions.
• Proactively evaluate suppliers to identify potential risk (Risk analysis to be managed with action plan).
• Introduce new alternatives to secure service and provide cost reductions.
• Support and attend audits/ pre audits/ suppliers’ meetings.
• Reports anomalies and suggestions regarding the energy outcome and functioning of the energy management system.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and direct experience in purchasing
• 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
• Familiarity with calculations and processes that are purchasing specific
• Displays professional integrity & demonstrates commitment to self-improvement
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and with outside vendors / suppliers
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Flexibility and professionalism in dealing with suppliers and internal customers
• Strong Proficiency in MS Office programs (especially Excel). Experienced in data-driven decision analysis
• Negotiation skills in complex situations / with quick punch actions
• Willingness to take on situations requiring negotiation and problem-solving skills