Senior Buyer & Supply Chain Builder

Movement Search & Delivery; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search and Delivery is partnering with a growing manufacturer in the Detroit metropolitan area to find a Senior Buyer who will own production purchasing and MRO, source and develop new domestic suppliers, and help build the purchasing function from the ground up.

This is a hands-on, standalone role today with potential to grow into leadership as the department expands; you will collaborate with Engineering and Quality, manage RFQs and bids, and drive cost reductions and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, or a technical field.
• 2-4+ years of purchasing experience in the automotive industry (required).
• CAPEX and metals purchasing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with FCA, GM, Ford, Volkswagen, and/or Honda preferred; other OEM or Tier 1 automotive experience will be considered.
• Track record sourcing and developing new suppliers.
• High mix, low volume manufacturing experience.
• MRP/ERP experience and strong Excel skills.
• Hands-on and self-motivated, comfortable building something new and wearing multiple hats.
• Leadership qualities and the ambition to grow into a people leader.
• Detail-oriented, able to prioritize and manage multiple programs at once.

Responsibilities

• Own production purchasing and MRO buying for the site.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new U.S. suppliers to build out a domestic supply base.
• Build and manage supplier relationships and track performance for quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to define supplier requirements and specifications.
• Lead RFQs, evaluate bids, and prepare bid awards for leadership approval.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Handle CAPEX purchases for equipment, machinery, and tooling.
• Manage purchasing projects from sourcing through implementation.
• Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans and manage the purchasing budget.
• Build purchasing policies, procedures, and T&Cs, and administer the purchasing system.
• Process requisitions and purchase orders and maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Resolve supplier issues, claims, and disputes.
• Monitor market conditions and material availability and report on costs and trends.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply Chain

Negotiation

Leadership

MRP/ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, or a technical field

Tools

MRP/ERP

Excel

Job description

Movement Search and Delivery is partnering with a growing manufacturer in the Detroit metropolitan area to find a Senior Buyer who will own production purchasing and MRO, source and develop new domestic suppliers, and help build the purchasing function from the ground up.

This is a hands-on, standalone role today with potential to grow into leadership as the department expands; you will collaborate with Engineering and Quality, manage RFQs and bids, and drive cost reductions and supplier