Purchasing Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Parental leave

Car allowance

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited seeks a Purchasing Manager in the Detroit area to own US purchasing strategy, supplier localization, and supplier selection for a global automotive manufacturer. You will report to the CEO and lead cross‑functional sourcing initiatives to build a robust North American supply base.

In this high‑visibility role you will drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements, develop key suppliers, negotiate strategic agreements, and collaborate with international

Qualifications

• Strong Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain leadership background.
• Experience within a multinational automotive or manufacturing business.
• Strong sourcing, supplier development, and negotiation experience.
• Comfortable working across international teams and different cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead Purchasing strategy across the U.S. operation.
• Drive supplier localization and development.
• Lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Improve cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.

Skills

Purchasing leadership

Automotive experience

Supplier development

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Purchasing Manager

Detroit, MI (Bloomfield Hills area)

$140,000 - $155,000 + Up to 30% MBO Bonus + Car Allowance

+ 401k + Health, Dental, Vision + PTO + Paid Parental Leave + Much more!

Ready to take full ownership of Purchasing and shape how a global automotive manufacturer builds its future U.S. supply base?

Want the autonomy to develop suppliers, drive localisation, and work directly with international leadership across the world?

This is a global automotive manufacturer with strong international backing and continued investment across its U.S. operations.

In this role, you'll take ownership of sourcing strategy, supplier development and procurement performance. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a highly visible role with real influence across the organization.

A major focus will be supplier localization and developing a strong North American supply base. You'll work closely with international leadership, suppliers, and manufacturing teams while driving cost, quality and delivery.

This role would suit a Purchasing leader from a multinational automotive or manufacturing environment, comfortable working across different cultures and building strong relationships with international teams and suppliers.

The Role:

• Lead Purchasing strategy across the U.S. operation
• Drive supplier localization and development
• Lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier selection
• Improve cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity

The Person:

• Strong Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain leadership background
• Experience within a multinational automotive or manufacturing business
• Strong sourcing, supplier development, and negotiation experience
• Comfortable working across international teams and different cultures

Reference Number: #BBBH273814

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.