Strategic Project Purchaser & Supplier Lead - Automotive

Challenge Manufacturing; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing, a leading Tier 1 supplier in the automotive sector, seeks a Project Purchasing Buyer for our corporate office in Walker, MI. You will coordinate sourcing of components and raw materials through the full lifecycle of parts from pre-sourcing to end-of-life winddown.

The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and proficiency with MS Office and ERP tools.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of procurement experience in manufacturing or similar industry.
• Experience with sourcing, negotiations and project management.
• Strong analytical, communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sourcing of components and raw materials for assemblies.
• Issue RFQs, analyze bids and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Support cross-functional teams across engineering, program management, and production.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier negotiations

MS Office

ERP tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing, a leading Tier 1 supplier in the automotive sector, seeks a Project Purchasing Buyer for our corporate office in Walker, MI. You will coordinate sourcing of components and raw materials through the full lifecycle of parts from pre-sourcing to end-of-life winddown.

The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and proficiency with MS Office and ERP tools.