Senior Chassis Procurement Leader

Slate

Troy (MI)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Slate is seeking a senior Category Sourcing & Strategy leader to own complex procurement across production parts, tooling, and services in the USA. You will lead RFIs/RFQs, negotiate multi‑million‑dollar contracts, and drive enterprise cost reductions while partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Program teams to ensure early procurement involvement in new launches.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in procurement, deep automotive category experience, and strong data analytics skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
10+ years in Procurement/Supply Chain or Engineering.
5+ years in automotive industry with commodity specialization.
Proven ownership of complex categories and multi‑million‑dollar contracts.
Strong cost reduction and risk mitigation experience.

Responsibilities

Own and execute category sourcing strategy across high‑value parts, tooling, and services.
Lead RFIs, RFQs, and negotiations for production and service parts.
Negotiate and manage long‑term supplier agreements and associated contracts.
Develop supplier relationships and scorecards; drive supplier development and onboarding.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Program teams for early procurement involvement in launches.
Identify savings opportunities and drive enterprise‑level cost reductions.