Strategic Indirect Sourcing & Supplier Lead

Nippon Seiki North America; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Nippon Seiki North America in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an Indirect Purchasing & Supplier Management Lead to drive strategic sourcing across IT, Professional Services, Marketing, Facilities, and more. You will lead RFQ/RFPs, negotiate contracts, and optimize costs while ensuring supplier delivery and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams, monitor supplier performance with SLAs and KPIs, manage ESG and cybersecurity considerations, and guide procurement technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related field; MBA a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years indirect procurement experience, automotive Tier 1 preferred.
• Experience managing complex service agreements and commercial contracts.
• Experience managing third-party providers supporting sustainability and ESG initiatives, trade compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and supplier management skills.
• Ability to lead initiatives, develop SLAs and KPIs, and drive cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement sourcing, RFQ/RFP processes, and contract administration.
• Manage third-party purchasing and supply chain service providers.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align requirements and strategy across NSNA locations.
• Develop supplier performance programs, SLAs, corrective actions, and supplier development.
• Identify cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and value engineering opportunities.
• Support supplier risk management, cybersecurity assessments, and regulatory compliance.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with terms and pricing.Develop procurement KPIs and spend analytics.
• Support governance, procurement policies, and technology implementations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Cost optimization

Supplier risk management

Procurement compliance

Sustainability & ESG

Regulatory compliance

Logistics management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Mgmt, Engineering or related business emphasis

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Nippon Seiki North America in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an Indirect Purchasing & Supplier Management Lead to drive strategic sourcing across IT, Professional Services, Marketing, Facilities, and more. You will lead RFQ/RFPs, negotiate contracts, and optimize costs while ensuring supplier delivery and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams, monitor supplier performance with SLAs and KPIs, manage ESG and cybersecurity considerations, and guide procurement technology