Purchasing Manager

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior procurement leader to develop and execute strategic sourcing for Powertrain/Engine commodities, align with business goals, and build resilient supplier networks. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage negotiations, and drive dashboards and policy improvements to optimize performance.

The role requires 10+ years in procurement, a Bachelor's degree, and proven leadership. Located in Missouri, it offers significant impact and collaboration across MP&L, Product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 10+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies for Powertrain/Engine commodities.
• Align purchasing with company objectives and financial targets.
• Lead supplier relationship management and risk mitigation.
• Represent Purchasing at cross-functional program and launch meetings.
• Monitor industry trends, supplier performance, and regulatory changes.
• Drive category strategy development and resiliency planning.
• Lead dashboards and digital transformation in Purchasing.

Skills

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Negotiation and Contract Management

Strategic Sourcing

Analytical Skills

Cost Modeling

Business Acumen

Team Building

Communication Skills

Career Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Dashboards

Digital Transformation Tools

Purchasing Policy Framework

Job description

• Develop and execute comprehensive purchasing strategies for Powertrain/Engine commodities, including FIE, Camshafts, VCT, and Timing Chains
• Align purchasing strategies with company objectives and financial targets
• Lead voice improvement initiatives, people development plans, and career coaching
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and long-term partnerships
• Establish cross-functional relationships using Supplier Relationship Framework principles
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and build resilient supplier networks
• Monitor supplier financial health, quality, and supply; develop improvement and backup plans
• Use Supply Risk Management tools to proactively avoid supply disruptions
• Advise MP&L, Product Development, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams
• Represent Purchasing at cross-functional program, project management, and launch meetings
• Monitor industry trends, market conditions, technological advancements, and regulations
• Engage regulatory bodies, brokers, industry experts, benchmarking companies, and industry associations
• Lead category strategy development for Engine commodities, including resiliency planning
• Drive purchasing discipline through dashboards, digital transformation, Purchasing Policy, contract sign-offs, risk assessments, and Delegations of Authority

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
• Direct or indirect leadership responsibilities over project teams, initiatives or direct reports preferred
• Strong business acumen, team building, collaboration, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical skills
• Understanding of cost drivers and cost modeling
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing purchasing strategies for Powertrain/Engine commodities, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance through strategic sourcing and negotiation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Purchasing Strategy Development
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Negotiation and Contract Management
• Supply Chain Risk Management

Hard Skills

• Strategic Sourcing
• Cost Modeling
• Analytical Skills
• Supply Risk Management Tools
• Performance Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Business Acumen
• Team Building
• Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Career Coaching

Industry Keywords

• Powertrain Commodities
• Engine Commodities
• Supplier Financial Health
• Market Conditions
• Regulatory Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• Dashboards
• Digital Transformation Tools
• Purchasing Policy Framework