Strategic Project Buyer — Automotive Sourcing & Delivery

MAHLE Thermal and Filter Systems US; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE Thermal and Filter Systems US is seeking a Project Buyer in Farmington Hills, MI to manage sourcing and cost targets for automotive projects. You will prepare RFQs, evaluate quotes, and coordinate with regional/global buyers to optimize landed costs across the program.

The role requires strong Excel skills, negotiation and project management experience, and the ability to read technical drawings. USMCA content awareness is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Japanese) is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience using Excel is a must.
• 2 years of experience within negotiation and project management is a must.
• Detailed knowledge of markets of the electronic commodity is preferred.
• Understanding and use of cost drivers and market dynamics in the electronic commodity is a must.
• Can communicate effectively on technical topics and can understand technical drawings is a must.
• Tier 1 Automotive industry experience preferable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFQ and evaluate supplier quotations to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Evaluate and provide component costing based on program BOM timing during acquisition.
• Schedule technical component reviews.
• Lead sourcing decisions with regional and global buyers to leverage best landed costs.
• Track progress between suppliers and development team.
• Communicate supplier risks to project team.
• Present project status updates to MAHLE management.

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

Project management

Sourcing

Costing

Technical drawings

USMCA

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

MAHLE Thermal and Filter Systems US is seeking a Project Buyer in Farmington Hills, MI to manage sourcing and cost targets for automotive projects. You will prepare RFQs, evaluate quotes, and coordinate with regional/global buyers to optimize landed costs across the program.

The role requires strong Excel skills, negotiation and project management experience, and the ability to read technical drawings. USMCA content awareness is a plus.