Senior Commodity Buyer, Corporate Services

Inteva Products, LLC; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteva Products, LLC is seeking a Corporate Services Buyer to manage indirect supplier relationships and optimize Total Cost of Ownership across IT, Travel, HR and Professional Services. You will lead global sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with executives to mitigate risk, drive cost savings, and improve supplier performance.

This role requires strong analytics, advanced Excel/PowerPoint, and proven stakeholder influence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or category management experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial structures, cost drivers, and contracting across Corporate Services.
• Proven success leading complex negotiations and contract development with global suppliers.
• Experience running RFx events, eAuctions, and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders without direct authority.
• Experience with Plex and/or procure-to-pay or source-to-contract platforms.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint with procurement analytics skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global category strategies aligned with TCO goals.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management for IT, Travel, HR and Professional Services.
• Partner with functional leaders to define requirements and support growth initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance via scorecards and business reviews.
• Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks including cybersecurity and contractual risks.
• Lead complex negotiations ensuring favorable pricing and SLAs.
• Analyze market intelligence and supplier capabilities to inform decisions.
• Support procurement transformation initiatives and process improvements.
• Track KPIs: cost savings, cost avoidance, contract compliance, and pipeline activity.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Excel & analytics

Contracting

Supplier performance management

Risk assessment & mitigation

Tools

Plex

S2C platforms

eAuctions

Job description

Description

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.

Req Number PUR-26-00047

Position 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.

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.
• The application process functions best when applicants use a laptop or desktop.