Senior Purchasing Manager - North America [14110]

MEDA Engineering and Technical Servicess, LLC; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the design and manufacturing of structural components is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager for North America. The role involves managing a team, strategic planning, and driving cost reduction strategies. Candidates should have substantial experience in purchasing management within the automotive sector, with strong analytical and negotiating skills. The position is 100% onsite in Wixom, MI, and requires international travel.

Benefits

Dynamic and efficient team

All-round personal improvement

Personalized humanistic care

Diversified working atmosphere

Modern office setting

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• 10 years of purchasing management experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing the corporate purchasing plan.
• Negotiate contracts and manage commodities.

Skills

Bilingual

Negotiating

Analytical

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

MS Office

Job description

Our Tier 1 client, a leading supplier in the design & manufacturing of exterior structural components (plastics/metal), is recruiting for a hands-on, highly motivated, and results-oriented Senior Purchasing Manager – North America to join their team. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to manage a team (10 total reports) across North America, strong strategic vision planning and drive cost reduction strategies.

NOTE:

• 10 years of purchasing management experience in the automotive industry
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is preferred
• Must be willing and able to travel internationally, without restrictions, effective on the start date
• 100% onsite in Wixom, MI
• Able to travel internationally (less than 25% per year)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Director of Purchasing and Plant Manager with the development/execution of the corporate purchasing plan
• Ensures policies, procedures, and strategies related to the procurement and sourcing of goods and services are followed. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Actively conduct bidding and assist in negotiations to achieve the best possible price, cost reductions and avoidances as well as service guarantees
• Negotiate, write, and administer contracts for commodities and parts about the business
• Ensuring purchasing requirements and metrics are met at all program milestones and the development and communication of program sourcing strategy
• Purchasing, negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from a global supply base and evaluating supplier quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers utilizing knowledge of various articles of commerce and experience
• Examine bids and makes recommendations
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws
• Coach and mentor a team consisting of a Purchasing Manager and 15 Buyers across North America (USA & Mexico). This will include conducting employee review, establishing their goals and objectives and assisting with day-to-day troubleshooting
• Serve as the first point of escalation within the Purchasing department
• Manage an assigned set of commodities

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree, in Supply Chain or Business Administration or relevant work experience
• Minimum 10 years of purchasing management experience in the automotive industry coupled with a minimum of 5 years in an automotive high volume manufacturing environment
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is preferred but not required
• Experienced in various ERP/MRP systems and employing Lean/Continuous Improvement methods
• Demonstrated and proven analytical and negotiating skills with the ability to make sound and timely decisions
• Ability to communicate professionally with cross functional teams (Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain) across all levels of the organization
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Organizational skills for efficient office control are mandatory

Benefits the client offers:

• Dynamic and efficient team
• All-round personal improvement
• Personalized humanistic care
• Diversified working atmosphere
• Modern office setting
• Competitive compensation package

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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