Procurement Analyst / Contract / Hybrid / Auburn Hills, MI

Motion Recruitment; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance - Four medical plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health and Dependent Care Flexible SPA

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal and Identity Protection Plans

529 College Saver Plan

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking a Procurement Analyst to join the supply chain team in a hybrid role based in Auburn Hills, MI. The position begins as a 12-month W2 contract with strong potential for extension or conversion and includes comprehensive benefits.

You will drive inventory strategies across a nationwide distribution network, influence order fulfillment, and minimize carrying costs while supporting dealer networks across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Demonstrated experience in inventory management, parts procurement, or supply chain analytics.
• Working knowledge of demand planning systems, such as Servigistics or comparable inventory replenishment software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience performing root-cause investigation.
• Solid vendor management capabilities with clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in data reporting and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and balance inventory across nationwide distribution hubs using advanced demand planning tools and operational metrics.
• Partner proactively with suppliers to confirm timely order fulfillment and ensure delivery schedules are consistently met.
• Execute cost-effective purchase orders taking into account order minimums, carrying costs, and network-wide fill rate objectives.
• Collaborate with vendors to design structured recovery solutions during critical supply shortages and capacity constraints.
• Perform root-cause analysis on underperforming fulfillment metrics and implement corrective countermeasures.
• Prepare clear escalation briefings for leadership regarding persistent vendor or delivery challenges.
• Generate operational reports outlining critical parts status, backorder aging, and inventory drivers affecting fill rates.
• Coordinate with customer and dealer support teams to provide real-time status updates and ETAs for urgently needed components.
• Process expedited and critical emergency orders to rapidly resolve out-of-stock scenarios.

Skills

Inventory management

Procurement

Data analysis

Excel

Vendor management

Demand planning software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Servigistics

Job description

One of the country's largest automotive companies is hiring for a Procurement Analyst to join their supply chain team. This is a hybrid role in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

In this role you will drive critical inventory strategies across an extensive distribution center network, directly influencing order fulfillment targets and minimizing carrying costs. This is an exciting chance to make an immediate impact on supply chain efficiency while supporting dealer networks across North America.

This exciting opportunity to optimize nationwide parts distribution begins as a 12-month W2 contract with strong potential for extension or conversion and offering comprehensive benefit.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and balance inventory across nationwide distribution hubs using advanced demand planning tools and operational metrics.
• Partner proactively with suppliers to confirm timely order fulfillment and ensure delivery schedules are consistently met.
• Execute cost-effective purchase orders taking into account order minimums, carrying costs, and network-wide fill rate objectives.
• Collaborate with vendors to design structured recovery solutions during critical supply shortages and capacity constraints.
• Perform root-cause analysis on underperforming fulfillment metrics and implement corrective countermeasures.
• Prepare clear escalation briefings for leadership regarding persistent vendor or delivery challenges.
• Generate operational reports outlining critical parts status, backorder aging, and inventory drivers affecting fill rates.
• Coordinate with customer and dealer support teams to provide real-time status updates and ETAs for urgently needed components.
• Process expedited and critical emergency orders to rapidly resolve out-of-stock scenarios.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Demonstrated experience in inventory management, parts procurement, or supply chain analytics.
• Working knowledge of demand planning systems, such as Servigistics or comparable inventory replenishment software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience performing root-cause investigation.
• Solid vendor management capabilities with clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in data reporting and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.