Senior Commodity Buyer, Corporate Services

Inteva Products, LLC; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteva Products, LLC – Vandalia Technical Center is seeking a Senior Commodity Buyer for Corporate Services to manage indirect supplier spend and optimize total cost of ownership across IT, Travel, HR Services, Professional Services, and related SG&A categories.

You will lead global category strategies, run RFx events, negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings, risk management, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or category management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global commodities and category strategies aligned with TCO goals.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management for Corporate Services (IT, Travel, HR, Professional Services, and SG&A).
• Partner with functional leaders to define sourcing requirements and support business growth.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards and reviews.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks including financial, operational, cybersecurity, and contractual risks.
• Lead negotiations and contracts with global suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Track cost savings, cost avoidance, and sourcing pipeline activity.

Skills

Global sourcing

Strategic negotiations

Excel & analytics

Supplier management

RFx processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

CPSM/CPSD/PMP preferred

Tools

Plex

Job description

Senior Commodity Buyer, Corporate Services

Inteva’s workforce is a diverse group of intelligent, passionate, creative thought leaders who work together seamlessly around the globe. Through close collaboration and innovation, we create, design and build environmentally friendly high-tech automotive systems and components for customers around the world.

The Corporate Services Buyer will be responsible for managing all aspects of associated indirect suppliers and delivering the best level of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Corporate Services include Information Technology, Telecommunications, Travel, Human Resources, Marketing Services, Professional Services, and additional Indirect Materials and Services categories as assigned.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement global commodities and category strategies aligned with company objectives and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) goals.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management for Corporate Services categories including Information Technology, Travel, HR Services, Professional Services, and other SG&A expenditures.
• Partner with functional leaders to define sourcing requirements, identify value opportunities, and support business growth initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supplier-related risks including financial, operational, cybersecurity, and contractual risks.
• Lead complex commercial and contractual negotiations, ensuring favorable pricing, service levels, and risk protection.
• Analyze market intelligence, industry trends, and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing decisions.
• Support procurement transformation initiatives, systems enhancements, and process improvements.
• Track and report key performance indicators including cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier performance, contract compliance, and sourcing pipeline activity.

Position Requirements

Requirements

• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or assigned category management experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial structures, cost drivers, market dynamics, supplier ecosystems, and contracting practices across Corporate Services categories including IT, Professional Services, HR Services, and Travel.
• Demonstrated success leading complex commercial negotiations, contract development, and risk mitigation activities involving global suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven experience leading competitive sourcing events including RFx, eAuctions, supplier negotiations, and contract awards.
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams and senior leadership without direct authority.
• Experience managing supplier performance, conducting business reviews, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Plex and/or leading procure-to-pay or source-to-contract platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement analytics capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience developing and executing multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives and cost, quality, service, and risk targets.
• Working knowledge of software licensing models including SaaS, subscription-based, enterprise license agreements, and cloud services.
• Experience negotiating agreements with major technology providers such as Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Adobe, ServiceNow, AWS, or similar global suppliers.
• Experience negotiating global or regional travel programs, including airlines, hotels, rental cars, travel management companies (TMCs), and corporate card programs.
• Understanding of travel policy compliance, traveler risk management, and travel spend optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives involving executive stakeholders across IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Strong change management skills with the ability to influence adoption of procurement processes and policies.
• Experience presenting sourcing strategies, negotiation outcomes, and business cases to senior leadership.

Education Requirement Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. CPSM, CPSD, PMP, or related professional certification preferred.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift -not applicable-

Location Inteva Products, LLC - Vandalia Technical Center

Req Number PUR-26-00047

About the Organization Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Interiors, Latches, Door Systems, Motors & Electronics, Overhead Systems, and Hard Trim. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people in over 35 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA. For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

*Positions are open to qualified candidates who have work authorization for the listed locations. All candidates must have the on-going legal right to work within the country where the position is located.

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Category Purchasing/PC&L/Supplier Quality

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