Indirect Commodity Buyer

Purem by Eberspächer•Novi, MI

About The Position

The Indirect Commodity Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procurement activities for assigned indirect commodities, with a primary focus on CAPEX, tooling, capital equipment, and related manufacturing purchases. This position develops and executes commodity strategies, manages supplier performance, conducts competitive sourcing activities, and negotiates commercial terms to achieve the best total cost of ownership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum of 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
3–5 years of experience with supplier negotiations and cost analysis.
Demonstrated experience with RFQs, strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations.
Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and management.

Nice To Haves

Experience purchasing CAPEX, tooling, capital equipment, MRO, or other indirect commodities strongly preferred.
SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute regional commodity strategies aligned with global purchasing strategies.
Manage sourcing activities for CAPEX, tooling, equipment, MRO, and other assigned indirect commodities.
Develop and issue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and lead supplier selection activities.
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, payment terms, and total cost of ownership.
Prepare sourcing recommendations and business cases for management approval.
Identify and implement cost savings and VA/VE opportunities.
Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance.
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Plant Operations, and other internal stakeholders on capital and tooling projects.
Monitor project timelines, budgets, cash flow, and supplier deliverables.
Support cost analysis, spend analysis, and working capital improvement initiatives.
Maintain purchasing and cost-savings information within applicable systems and reporting tools.
Utilize SAP and other procurement systems to support sourcing and purchasing activities.
Support resolution of supplier invoicing and Accounts Payable issues as needed.
Provide regular reporting on sourcing activities, cost savings, and project performance.