Snr Commodity Buyer

Tenneco; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in Michigan is seeking a Senior Commodity Buyer to lead supplier identification, development, and negotiations for direct materials. You will support global commodity teams, manage cost competitiveness, and drive cost models with cross-functional partners.

The role requires 5–8 years in purchasing/procurement, strong RFQ/RFI experience, and excellent communication skills. Expect involvement in strategic sourcing and supplier management across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement and/or a Materials Management related field with a preference towards high volume manufacturing related industries.
• Demonstrated background and proven experience with RFQ processes, data analysis and commodity support.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new potential suppliers.
• Support global commodity team and regional purchasing teams with Indian suppliers.
• Identify and understand all key aspects of Indian supply base for direct material commodities; Negotiate contracts.
• Manage supply base for cost competitiveness, quality and delivery performance; Provide input into annual operating plan savings and term improvement targets; Develop cost models.
• Lead business reviews with key suppliers.
• Provide assistance to Commodity or Purchasing Managers for the development of commodity strategies, sourcing activities, and project implementation.
• Research materials and suppliers to develop an expertise related to the commodity supported; Prepare required documentation for supplier meetings or negotiations.
• Prepare presentations to management for sourcing selection.
• Attend meetings as required to support or represent Commodity or Purchasing Managers; Prepare and send RFQ/RFIs for commodity projects.
• Maintain consistent communication with suppliers to ensure RFQ timelines are met.
• Interface between suppliers and engineering/operations/marketing to answer questions related to RFQ documents.
• Perform financial analysis of RFQ results to determine overall cost competitiveness; Make sourcing recommendations based on RFI and RFQ results.
• Evaluate blocked invoices and resolve discrepancies related to price or quantity differences; Ensure invoice issues do not adversely affect supplier relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve invoice process between supplier and Driv AP to reduce total number of blocked invoices.
• Other relative tasks as assigned.
• 5-8 Years

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Quick in understanding

Job description

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At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen?Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

The Snr Commodity Buyer will directly report to the Purchasing Manager and will act as the primary support for the Commodity/Purchasing Manager by preparing required documentation for supplier meetings and negotiations, presentations to management for sourcing events and project implementation. Annual spend will vary depending on commodity. Responsible for driving the process and analyses of Request for Quote (RFQ)/Request for Information (RFI).

Key responsibilities:

Identify and develop new potential suppliers

Support global commodity team and regional purchasing teams with Indian suppliers

Identify and understand all key aspects of Indian supply base for direct material commodities Negotiate contracts

Manage supply base for cost competitiveness, quality and delivery performance Provide input into annual operating plan savings and term improvement targets Develop cost models

Lead business reviews with key suppliers

Provide assistance to Commodity or Purchasing Managers for the development of commodity strategies, sourcing activities, and project implementation.

Research materials and suppliers to develop an expertise related to the commodity supported. Prepare required documentation for supplier meetings or negotiations.

Prepare presentations to management for sourcing selection.

Attend meetings as required to support or represent Commodity or Purchasing Managers. Prepare and send RFQ/RFIs for commodity projects.

Maintain consistent communication with suppliers to ensure RFQ timelines are met.

Interface between suppliers and engineering/operations/marketing to answer any questions related to RFQ documents.

Perform financial analysis of RFQ results to determine overall cost competitiveness. Make sourcing recommendations based upon RFI and RFQ results.

Evaluate blocked invoices and resolve discrepancies related to price or quantity differences. Ensure invoice issues do not adversely affect supplier relationships.

Identify opportunities to improve invoice process between supplier and Driv AP to reduce total number of blocked invoices.

Other relative tasks as assigned.

5-8 Years

Skills and capabilities (leadership and/or functional):

Analytical ability, fact-oriented,

Quick in understanding and problem solving

Qualifications/ certifications:

Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement and / or a Materials Management related field with a preference towards high volume manufacturing related industries.

Demonstrated background and proven experience with RFQ processes, data analysis and commodity support. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities