Senior Steel & Stamping Purchasing Leader

Adient; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient seeks a Senior Manager in Steel and Stamping to shape sourcing strategy and drive cost competitiveness across steel and stamping commodities. You will manage strategic supplier relationships, lead negotiations for long-term agreements, and collaborate with VAVE, Engineering, and Sales to uncover cost-saving opportunities.

The role requires deep metals market knowledge and a track record of delivering measurable results through strategic supplier partnerships and team leadership in the US

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 15 years of leadership experience in Purchasing with metals background.
• Deep knowledge of steel and stamping commodities and global metals market dynamics.
• Proven ability to develop and execute commodity strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Strong negotiation skills, including experience with long-term supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall sourcing and supplier management strategy for the steel and stamping commodities.
• Monitor and analyze global market dynamics, including price and supply trends, to anticipate risks and identify opportunities.
• Develop and implement long-term commodity strategies aligned with Adient's business objectives.
• Drive cost reduction by negotiating long-term agreements with strategic suppliers.
• Partner with VAVE, Engineering, and Sales teams to identify and deliver cost-saving and value-creation opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Lead, coach, and develop commodity managers in the US and Mexico.
• Support Make vs Buy decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Adient seeks a Senior Manager in Steel and Stamping to shape sourcing strategy and drive cost competitiveness across steel and stamping commodities. You will manage strategic supplier relationships, lead negotiations for long-term agreements, and collaborate with VAVE, Engineering, and Sales to uncover cost-saving opportunities.

The role requires deep metals market knowledge and a track record of delivering measurable results through strategic supplier partnerships and team leadership in the US