Senior Purchasing Project Lead (Hybrid)

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.; New Albany (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (CVG) is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Project Buyer to lead cost-saving initiatives, supplier collaboration, and program launches across the organization.

You will partner with Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to identify opportunities, develop plans, and drive execution that delivers measurable results. This hybrid role requires commuting distance to one of CVG's U.S.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct purchasing experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and purchasing initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Experience with cost reduction, supplier management, negotiations, sourcing, or purchasing projects.
• Experience with AIAG Project Management processes and/or structured project management methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a global organization.
• Strong organizational/time-management skills with multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused and solution-oriented in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing projects and initiatives focused on cost reduction, supplier performance, logistics, quality, and operational improvements.
• Analyze purchasing spend, cost data, market conditions, supplier risks, and other business information to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop project plans, milestones, and target outcomes, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress through completion.
• Partner with Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other teams to implement approved projects.
• Support Commodity Managers with purchasing initiatives, supplier issues, negotiations, and problem-solving.
• Present business cases, savings opportunities, project status, and implementation plans to leadership.
• Track and communicate project progress, risks, actions, and results to management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate project teams and provide direction to ensure successful execution.
• Support tactical purchasing activities such as supplier setup, pricing changes, and annual pricing updates.
• Participate in supplier negotiations, contract reviews, bid evaluations, and purchasing policy development.
• Review PO, supplier claims, contracts, and related documentation for policy compliance.
• Develop and review specifications for equipment, products, materials, and alternate sources.
• Prepare bid recommendations and supporting analysis for purchasing management approval.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate, accessible, and communicated to stakeholders.
• Support program launches and implementations across CVG locations.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives as required.
• Serve as an informal team leader to support priorities and project objectives.

Skills

Purchasing leadership

Cost reduction

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (CVG) is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Project Buyer to lead cost-saving initiatives, supplier collaboration, and program launches across the organization.

You will partner with Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to identify opportunities, develop plans, and drive execution that delivers measurable results. This hybrid role requires commuting distance to one of CVG's U.S.