Senior Steel & Stamping Sourcing Leader

Adient; Plymouth (MI); Sur place; USD 170 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Adient seeks a Senior Manager - Steel and Stamping to oversee sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships from Plymouth, MI. You will shape long-term commodity plans, drive cost competitiveness, and lead a team across the US and Mexico to deliver measurable results.

The role focuses on global market insights, Make vs Buy decisions, and cross-functional collaboration with VAVE, Engineering, and Sales to unlock value and manage risk. MBA preferred; 15+ years in purchasing required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 15 years of leadership experience in Purchasing, with a strong background in metals.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic supplier relationships and influence cross-functional partners.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing, diverse teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead the overall sourcing and supplier management strategy for steel and stamping commodities.
• Monitor global market dynamics and price/supply trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement long-term commodity strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Drive cost reduction through long-term supplier agreements.
• Collaborate with VAVE, Engineering, and Sales to deliver cost-saving opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Lead, coach, and develop commodity managers in the US and Mexico.
• Support Make vs Buy decisions.

Connaissances

Leadership

Negotiation

Vendor relationships

Formation

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Description du poste

Adient seeks a Senior Manager - Steel and Stamping to oversee sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships from Plymouth, MI. You will shape long-term commodity plans, drive cost competitiveness, and lead a team across the US and Mexico to deliver measurable results.

The role focuses on global market insights, Make vs Buy decisions, and cross-functional collaboration with VAVE, Engineering, and Sales to unlock value and manage risk. MBA preferred; 15+ years in purchasing required.