Strategic Purchasing Leader – Automotive (Relocation Available)

Impact Business Group; Zeeland (MI); In loco; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays & vacation

Bonus programs

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Dental & vision

Descrizione del lavoro

Impact Business Group is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the purchasing function in Zeeland, MI. You will provide strategic direction, manage a small team, and develop sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement for new programs and ongoing production, while pursuing continuous improvement and supplier excellence.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, Materials Management, or related field.
• Approximately 8+ years of progressive purchasing experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of procurement leadership experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Mansioni

• Lead purchasing function and provide strategic direction for purchasing and procurement activities.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of 3 with clear priorities and performance objectives.
• Develop purchasing strategies supporting short- and long-term objectives.
• Prepare and manage annual purchasing plans, budgets, forecasts, and related financial objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and improve supplier base focusing on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Lead supplier selection, sourcing, negotiations, and contract discussions.
• Identify and execute cost reduction, cost avoidance, VA/VE, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to quality, delivery, capacity, and cost.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Materials, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and others.
• Support new programs, product launches, supplier transitions, and post-launch purchasing requirements.
• Establish purchasing controls, processes, policies, and procedures for consistent execution.
• Evaluate sourcing risks and strengthen supply continuity and supplier performance.
• Research and recommend new suppliers, processes, systems, technologies, and practices.
• Negotiate favorable supplier agreements and maintain long-term partnerships.
• Track purchasing performance and drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and inventory.
• Serve as a key purchasing leader and trusted partner to local management and procurement organization.

Conoscenze

Strategic purchasing

Team leadership

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Procurement

Strumenti

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Impact Business Group is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the purchasing function in Zeeland, MI. You will provide strategic direction, manage a small team, and develop sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement for new programs and ongoing production, while pursuing continuous improvement and supplier excellence.