Indirect Procurement Strategist: Cost & Supplier Excellence

DRiV Incorporated; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV Incorporated is seeking an Indirect Commodity Buyer to lead strategic sourcing for indirect categories and oversee supplier performance across North America. The role focuses on cost optimization, risk mitigation, and compliance with corporate procurement standards, collaborating with global teams.

The specialist will drive RFQs/RFPs, bid events, dual-sourcing strategies, and CapEx procurement alignment with plant expansion plans, while ensuring ESG, safety, and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years automotive procurement experience (indirect preferred).
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and sourcing tools.
• Knowledge of CapEx procurement highly preferred.
• Demonstrated data manipulation skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Experience negotiating and analyzing supplier invoices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned indirect commodities (e.g., MRO, capital equipment, facilities services, tooling, logistics, utilities, professional services).
• Conduct RFQs, RFPs, and reverse auctions aligned with the company sourcing framework.
• Lead competitive bidding processes and negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term agreements.
• Identify dual-source strategies to mitigate supply and geopolitical risk.
• Support capital investment procurement initiatives in alignment with plant expansion and modernization programs.
• Deliver annual cost reduction targets through supplier consolidation, volume leverage, and contract renegotiation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Data analysis

ERP systems

Sourcing tools

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

DRiV Incorporated is seeking an Indirect Commodity Buyer to lead strategic sourcing for indirect categories and oversee supplier performance across North America. The role focuses on cost optimization, risk mitigation, and compliance with corporate procurement standards, collaborating with global teams.

The specialist will drive RFQs/RFPs, bid events, dual-sourcing strategies, and CapEx procurement alignment with plant expansion plans, while ensuring ESG, safety, and quality standards are met.