Indirect Procurement Lead (m/f/d) Brose Sitech

Brose Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brose Sitech, preparing to enter the US market from Michigan, is seeking a seasoned indirect procurement leader. You will shape regional and global strategies, drive cost savings, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and innovation as production scales toward 2028.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to align demand, define category roadmaps, and mitigate supply risks in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in indirect procurement within a multinational or global organization.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and category management.
• Experience delivering measurable cost savings and operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve regional and global indirect procurement strategies across assigned categories (IT, services, CAPEX, logistics).
• Lead sourcing activities: supplier evaluations, bids, supplier selection, and contracts.
• Build and maintain a competitive supplier network focused on cost, quality, delivery, and performance.
• Negotiate and manage regional/global supplier agreements and contracts.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost savings

Problem solving

Multi-priority management

Job description

Shape the Future of Automotive Seating with Brose Sitech. Brose Sitech has been a driving force in the development and production of complete seat systems, seat frames, and interior solutions since the founding of our joint venture in 2021. Following the acquisition of a major contract, we are preparing to expand into the US market. This marks a pivotal moment in our company’s growth — offering exceptional opportunities for individuals eager to contribute from the ground up through to the start of production in 2028.

Your Tasks

• Developing, implementing, and continuously improving regional and global indirect procurement strategies across assigned commodity categories
• Managing indirect purchasing spend to achieve cost savings targets, budget objectives, and overall value creation initiatives
• Defining and executing category strategies in alignment with business units, regional leadership, and corporate functions
• Leading sourcing activities, including supplier evaluations, bid processes, supplier selection, and contract awards
• Building and maintaining a competitive supplier network focused on cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and operational performance
• Negotiating, implementing, and managing regional and global supplier agreements and commercial contracts
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to align demand, specifications, and requirements while leveraging purchasing synergies, standardization, and volume consolidation opportunities
• Identifing and mitigating supply chain and supplier risks to support business continuity and operational stability
• Driving supplier performance management, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic supplier relationships
• Supporting EBIT improvement through sustainable cost optimization and procurement excellence

Your Profile

• Significant experience managing indirect procurement categories within a multinational or global organization
• Experience in one or more of the following category areas: Information Technology, Professional Services; CAPEX; infrastracture, construction and energy; logistics and transportation
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and category management
• Experience developing and executing procurement strategies that deliver measurable cost savings and operational improvements
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Solid understanding of contract management and supplier relationship management practices
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
• Proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships and drive results through collaboration

We offer you a modern working environment with our Brose working world

Brose Sitech offers stable employment and interesting, challenging work, contact with new technologies, individual opportunities for professional development, as well as additional financial and non-financial benefits.