Senior Automotive Buyer — Strategic Sourcing & Programs

StaffBright; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffBright is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for a confidential automotive manufacturing client in the Metro Detroit area. This is a hands-on purchasing opportunity for someone who can independently manage suppliers, purchasing activities, and multiple priorities within a fast-paced Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of automotive purchasing experience and have hands-on experience in either commodity/direct material purchasing or

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive purchasing experience in Tier 1 or Tier 2.
• Hands-on experience in direct materials or project/program buying.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities across direct materials, components, suppliers, and automotive programs.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies based on cost, quality, timing and supply needs.
• Manage supplier relationships and hold suppliers accountable for cost, quality and delivery.
• Lead RFQs, bid analysis, pricing discussions, and supplier negotiations.
• Support new program sourcing, supplier selection, and launch activities as applicable.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives and identify opportunities to improve purchasing performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Planning to resolve material and supplier issues.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks including capacity, single-source exposure, and supplier performance.
• Monitor supplier and purchasing data to support informed business decisions.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects while meeting deadlines and production requirements.
• Support automotive program launch activities, including APQP, PPAP, and material compliance.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Automotive industry

Negotiation

Supplier management

RFQ process

Cross-functional teams

Project management

Data analysis

Tools

SAP

Job description

StaffBright is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for a confidential automotive manufacturing client in the Metro Detroit area. This is a hands-on purchasing opportunity for someone who can independently manage suppliers, purchasing activities, and multiple priorities within a fast-paced Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of automotive purchasing experience and have hands-on experience in either commodity/direct material purchasing or