Purchasing Manager

Accelera; Troy (MI); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Accelera in Michigan seeks a seasoned Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing and direct material procurement across our automotive operations. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to optimize supplier performance and cost.

You will shape procurement strategy, mentor staff, and manage escalations with suppliers while ensuring data integrity in our SAP/ERP environment.

Qualifikationen

• Ten or more years of increasing responsibility within procurement or sourcing functions.
• Automotive Tier 1/2 manufacturing experience is highly valued.
• Direct materials and commodity-based procurement background.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a purchasing department.
• Expertise in contract management and high-stakes vendor negotiations.

Aufgaben

• Create and implement procurement plans for direct material categories.
• Oversee RFQ process: vendor selection, bid evaluation, and commercial discussions.
• Foster strong vendor partnerships for quality, delivery, pricing, and supply.
• Lead cost-saving projects and value-engineering efforts to improve profitability.
• Track market fluctuations, material pricing, and supply chain vulnerabilities.
• Support procurement requirements for new product introductions and programs.
• Conduct regular vendor performance assessments and resolve conflicts.
• Resolve material shortages with proactive actions to ensure supply.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management.
• Ensure data integrity in the ERP/SAP environment.
• Mentor regional purchasing personnel and guide priorities.

Kenntnisse

Procurement leadership

Contract management

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic sourcing

SAP expertise

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Our expanding automotive manufacturing firm is looking for a seasoned Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing and direct material procurement operations. You will collaborate extensively with internal departments like Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management, alongside our supplier network throughout the Americas. We need a professional with deep expertise in automotive manufacturing, commodity management, and contract negotiation who can handle complex challenges with precision and speed.

This role goes beyond simple transactions. We need a strategic leader who grasps the wider business implications of their decisions, manages escalations with both suppliers and customers, shapes our procurement strategy, and mentors the purchasing staff.

Core Duties

• Create and implement procurement plans for direct material categories.
• Oversee the entire RFQ process, including vendor selection, bid evaluation, and commercial discussions.
• Foster strong vendor partnerships to ensure high standards in quality, delivery, pricing, and consistent supply.
• Improve overall profitability by spearheading cost-saving projects and value-engineering efforts.
• Track market fluctuations, material pricing, and potential supply chain vulnerabilities.
• Facilitate the procurement requirements for new product introductions and program lifecycles.
• Conduct regular vendor performance assessments and address any operational conflicts.
• Ensure a reliable supply chain by resolving material shortages with immediate, proactive action.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management teams.
• Ensure data integrity and accurate record-keeping within our ERP/SAP environment.
• Mentor and provide guidance to our regional purchasing personnel.
• Validate procurement priorities and strategic vendor choices to ensure alignment with company goals.

Ideal Qualifications

• Ten or more years of increasing responsibility within procurement or sourcing functions.
• Prior experience in an automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 manufacturing setting is highly valued.
• Background in managing direct materials and commodity-based procurement.
• Proven track record in a leadership or supervisory capacity within a purchasing department.
• Expertise in contract management and high-stakes vendor negotiations.
• Proficiency in SAP systems is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional ability to represent the company to customers and resolve high-level escalations.
• A proactive mindset with a sharp focus on accuracy and operational detail.
• Ability to thrive in a rapid-paced manufacturing environment while juggling multiple critical tasks.