Buyer Purchasing

Job Title: Buyer
Location: Michigan
Job Type: W2 Contract
Expected Hours per Week: 40 hours per week

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Buyer with a strong background in automotive purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing. This role will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading negotiations, supporting cost reduction initiatives, and working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Program Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, products, or services.
• Lead supplier selection, sourcing, and negotiation activities.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Manage supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support cost reduction and productivity objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Program Management.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and commercial opportunities.
• Support business continuity and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Prepare recommendations and presentations for management review.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, supplier management, manufacturing, engineering, operations, or related business functions.
• Automotive industry experience.
• Experience working with suppliers, sourcing, and procurement activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automotive OEM or Tier 1/Tier 2 supplier experience.
• Commodity purchasing or strategic sourcing experience.
• Supplier negotiation and supplier performance management experience.
• Cost reduction and productivity improvement experience.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing teams.

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