Purchasing Project Coordinator

Voltava; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Voltava is seeking an Entry-Level Purchasing Project Manager to coordinate purchasing activities across launch programs and engineering changes. You will partner with Engineering, Launch Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure timing, budgets, and objectives are met.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and build purchasing expertise while contributing to successful product launches.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or project coordination.
• Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain processes.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Comfortable working with data and spreadsheets (Excel or similar tools).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing activities for assigned Launch Programs, ECs, and development opportunities from start to finish.
• Track purchasing program milestones and deadlines.
• Assist buyers/managers with quotes, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Attend Launch Programs and EC meetings.
• Communicate with Buyers, Launch PMs, Engineering, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Identify risks and help develop solutions.
• Keep accurate records for all Launch Programs and ECs.
• Support process improvements in Purchasing and Project Tracking.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Organizational skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Voltava

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

PURCHASING PROJECT MANAGER

About Voltava

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

About The Role

We are seeking an Entry-Level Purchasing Project Manager to serve as a key point of contact for purchasing activities across assigned launch programs and engineering changes. In this role, you will partner closely with Engineering, Launch Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to coordinate and track critical purchasing deliverables, ensuring alignment with program timing, budgets, and objectives.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and organized problem-solver who can manage multiple priorities, collaborate effectively across teams, and stay focused in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity to build project management and purchasing expertise while contributing to successful product launches.

What You Will Do

• Support purchasing activities for assigned Launch Programs, Engineering Changes (EC’s), New Development Opportunities from start to finish
• Track Purchasing Program milestones and deadlines
• Assist buyers / managers with day-to-day activities (quotes, pricing, delivery schedules, etc.)
• Attend Launch Programs, EC’s meetings
• Communicate regularly with Buyers, Launch PM’s, Engineering, Operations, Finance teams and other cross functional teams
• Identify risks (delays, roadblocks) and help develop solutions
• Keep accurate records / documentation for all Launch Programs and EC’s
• Support process improvements in Purchasing and Project Tracking

What You Need To Be Successful

• 0–2 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or project coordination
• Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain processes
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Comfortable working with data and spreadsheets (Excel or similar tools)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time

Bonus Points If You Have

• Internship or co-op experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Travel

• 5-10% travel

What We Offer

We believe our team members are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.

• Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.

Our Core Values

• Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other.
• Integrity: We earn trust through every interaction.
• Courage: We show up fully even when it would be easier not to.
• Impact: We strengthen the people and places around us.

Voltava is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At Voltava, employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate, serve our customers, and achieve our goals.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Voltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.