Strategic Indirect Buyer – Global Sourcing with 50% Travel

Qualified Professional and Technical; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Professional and Technical in Auburn Hills is seeking a Hub Buyer to drive strategic sourcing and supplier performance across North America. You will manage spend, deliver cost savings, and implement regional and global purchasing strategies.

The role requires leading indirect category strategy, data-driven decisions, and cross-site collaboration to standardize processes and boost purchasing efficiency. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3–5 years purchasing experience.
• Proven indirect procurement and strategic sourcing experience.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead Indirect Category Strategy implementation and ownership.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost optimization and savings targets.
• Collaborate across sites to standardize processes and improve efficiency.
• Drive alignment with stakeholders to meet business objectives.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Data analysis

Multi-site experience

Stakeholder influence

Excel

Negotiation

Risk management

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Qualified Professional and Technical in Auburn Hills is seeking a Hub Buyer to drive strategic sourcing and supplier performance across North America. You will manage spend, deliver cost savings, and implement regional and global purchasing strategies.

The role requires leading indirect category strategy, data-driven decisions, and cross-site collaboration to standardize processes and boost purchasing efficiency. Travel up to 50% is expected.