Strategic Indirect & Capital Procurement Lead

LM Manufacturing; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LM Manufacturing, LLC, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, seeks a Buyer for Indirect Procurement & Capital to lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and capital equipment sourcing. You will partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and Finance to ensure cost, quality and delivery objectives are met.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing and strong analytical skills, with SAP experience preferred. On-site, full-time position supporting plant procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing.
• Strong financial and analytical skills to evaluate proposals and investments.
• Experience negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing activities and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect sourcing for capital equipment, MRO, IT, facilities, and services.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and others to define requirements.
• Develop bid analyses and supplier recommendations for leadership.
• Create, release and manage POs in SAP.
• Support capital projects and new product launches with sourcing.
• Monitor contract expirations and renegotiate terms as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

LM Manufacturing, LLC, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, seeks a Buyer for Indirect Procurement & Capital to lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and capital equipment sourcing. You will partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and Finance to ensure cost, quality and delivery objectives are met.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing and strong analytical skills, with SAP experience preferred. On-site, full-time position supporting plant procurement activities.