Strategic Forgings & Machining Commodity Manager

Nexteer Automotive Corporation; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexteer Automotive Corporation in Michigan is seeking an experienced Commodity Manager (IC) to lead procurement for forgings and machined components for the Drive line Product Line, leveraging deep forging and machining knowledge.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Manufacturing to align purchasing strategies with technical requirements and program timelines, while driving cost reductions and supplier risk management across the supply base.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive purchasing or supply chain experience in the automotive sector.
• Sourcing and managing suppliers for forgings and machining
• Proven track record of leading complex negotiations and delivering commercial savings.
• Proficiency in cost analysis, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
• Develop, execute, and continuously improve the regional sourcing strategy for forgings and machined parts.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop cost disruptive suppliers to meet quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and sustainability objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure best-in-class material cost & commercial terms to the company.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage key relationships to ensure continuous improvement, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams to align purchasing strategies with technical requirements and program timelines.
• Cost Management and Benchmarking
• Lead and support annual cost reduction targets and ensure cost competitiveness throughout the product lifecycle, utilizing cost analysis, market intelligence and should be cost.
• Stay abreast of market trends, raw material fluctuations, and technological advancements that may impact cost structures.
• Risk and Compliance Management
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including single sourcing, financial stability of suppliers, and geopolitical impacts.
• Ensure all supplier contracts and purchasing activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
• Support supplier quality audits and escalation processes as needed.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field

Job description

Nexteer Automotive Corporation in Michigan is seeking an experienced Commodity Manager (IC) to lead procurement for forgings and machined components for the Drive line Product Line, leveraging deep forging and machining knowledge.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Manufacturing to align purchasing strategies with technical requirements and program timelines, while driving cost reductions and supplier risk management across the supply base.