Hub Buyer (Indirect Purchasing)

Qualified Professional & Technical (QPT) - A division of Qualified Staffing; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Professional and Technical in Auburn Hills is seeking a Hub Buyer to drive strategic sourcing and supplier performance across North America. You will manage spend, deliver cost savings, and implement regional and global purchasing strategies.

The role requires leading indirect category strategy, data-driven decisions, and cross-site collaboration to standardize processes and boost purchasing efficiency. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3–5 years purchasing experience.
• Proven indirect procurement and strategic sourcing experience.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead Indirect Category Strategy implementation and ownership.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost optimization and savings targets.
• Collaborate across sites to standardize processes and improve efficiency.
• Drive alignment with stakeholders to meet business objectives.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Data analysis

Multi-site experience

Stakeholder influence

Excel

Negotiation

Risk management

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HUB BUYER Auburn Hills$95-110k50% travel, with responsibilities spanning across North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico

Overview: 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 effective 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
• INDQT