Program Buyer

RESRG; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive is seeking a Program Purchasing Buyer for our Troy, Michigan facility. You will manage direct material sourcing for assigned customer programs from RFQ through SOP, partnering with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Sales and Category Strategy to meet timing, cost and commercial goals.

You will deliver program sourcing plans, drive cost reduction, manage supplier performance, and support new launches with tooling and supplier agreements in a fast-paced automotive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2–4 years in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Own direct material sourcing for assigned programs from RFQ to SOP and production.
• Execute program sourcing plans to hit cost, quality, timing and launch targets.
• Support new program launches with supplier selection, tooling, and commercial agreements.
• Manage open commercial issues and ensure supplier commitments align with needs.
• Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, tooling and long-term agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, delivery and quality, escalating risks.
• Create and maintain POs, pricing agreements, and sourcing docs in ERP.

Skills

Negotiation

Multi-program management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as a Program Purchasing Buyer in our Tory, Michigan facility!

Your Job

The Program Purchasing Buyer is responsible for executing all direct material purchasing activities for assigned customer programs from RFQ through end-of-life. Operating within a customer program delivery team structure, this role works closely with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Sales, and Category Strategy to ensure sourcing execution aligns with program timing, cost targets, and commercial objectives.

The Program Buyer supports the Manager of Direct Purchasing by delivering program sourcing plans, executing cost and value initiatives, managing supplier performance, and ensuring category strategies are effectively deployed at the program level across a $250 million+ direct material spend portfolio. This role requires strong execution discipline, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate cross-functionally in a fast-paced automotive environment.

What you Will do in Your Role

Program Sourcing & Execution

• Own direct material sourcing activities for assigned customer programs from RFQ through SOP and ongoing production.
• Execute program sourcing plans to achieve cost, quality, timing, and launch readiness targets.
• Support new program launches by ensuring supplier selection, tooling sourcing, and commercial agreements are completed in alignment with program milestones.
• Manage open commercial issues and ensure supplier commitments align with program and customer requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the purchasing representative on customer program teams, partnering closely with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales.
• Ensure program-level sourcing decisions align with category strategies and cross-program objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with direct material suppliers.
• Lead supplier commercial negotiations, including piece price, tooling, long-term agreements, and commercial change management.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, delivery, quality, and responsiveness; proactively identify and escalate risks.
• Support supplier development and collaboration initiatives focused on innovation, performance improvement, and value creation.

Cost Management & Value Creation

• Deliver current-year cost reduction and production performance improvement initiatives aligned with category and program strategies.
• Manage program-related cost changes, including engineering changes, volume adjustments, and commercial recoveries.

Systems, Reporting & Compliance

• Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders, pricing agreements, and sourcing documentation within ERP and purchasing systems.
• Maintain accurate records of sourcing decisions, contracts, and supplier agreements in accordance with company policies.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier commercial relationships
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs and competing priorities
• Strong analytical skills

What Will Put You Ahead

• ERP/MRP system experience preferred
• Automotive experience: Tier 1 or Tier 2 manufacturing processes and materials
• Experience working within a matrixed or program based organization
• Experience supporting new program launches in APQP-driven environments

This role is not eligible for sponsorship

About the Company

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.