Purchasing Lead

Anastasia Talent Group•Dearborn, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Anastasia Talent Group is recruiting a Purchasing Lead on behalf of a confidential digital marketing organization serving the automotive retail industry. The role manages end-to-end strategic sourcing for software, services, and products, primarily across marketing, advertising, technology, and general business purchasing. The successful candidate will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, evaluate suppliers, and deliver measurable cost savings while maintaining quality and mitigating risk. The position works closely with business owners, Finance, Legal, Security, and Privacy teams, and requires presenting clear recommendations to executive leadership. It is based in Dearborn, Michigan, with a hybrid arrangement requiring in-office attendance Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Participation in on-site supplier assessments is required as needed. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
At least five years of strategic sourcing experience involving marketing and IT-related spend.
At least five years of contract negotiation experience.
At least four years of experience developing strategies and driving initiatives.
At least four years of experience in digital media, advertising, and marketing industries.
At least four years of experience in information technology industries, particularly software, consulting, and staff augmentation.
Experience with ERP systems used for purchasing or sourcing.
Experience using contract management systems and sourcing workflow tools, such as Gatekeeper or NetSuite.
Strong understanding of contractual terms and conditions and their organizational impact.
Financial analysis skills, including the ability to evaluate TCO and explain cost drivers.
Demonstrated success managing end-to-end sourcing activities.
Fluency with AI-enabled tools, including an understanding of their appropriate applications and limitations.
Ability to build credibility with executive stakeholders and communicate recommendations clearly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong organization, time management, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
Professional judgment, high ethical standards, and a customer-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and implementing sourcing methodologies.
MBA and/or a degree in Finance.
Sourcing experience across advertising, media, market research and analytics, public relations, digital marketing, web design, promotional materials, consulting services, staff augmentation, or software and related services.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the strategic sourcing function, including policies, procedures, stakeholder education, and organizational adoption.
Develop sourcing strategies that support business objectives, product and service quality, favorable commercial terms, and risk mitigation.
Manage assigned indirect spend categories to deliver annual cost reductions and cost avoidance.
Lead competitive bid events, evaluate suppliers, recommend selections, and make sourcing awards.
Negotiate supplier contracts and purchasing agreements in collaboration with Legal.
Analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), pricing drivers, and financial impacts to support purchasing decisions.
Document negotiated savings and communicate results to business owners, Finance, and sourcing stakeholders.
Present sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, financial analyses, negotiation outcomes, and risks to vice presidents and other senior leaders.
Establish benchmarks to evaluate competitive pricing and sourcing performance, initiating corrective actions when needed.
Monitor market conditions and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly.
Support supplier due diligence and assessments, including on-site reviews of supplier capabilities, capacity, historical performance, financial condition, legal matters, and security or data privacy risks.
Use contract management systems to track and address assigned contract matters.
Support purchase order invoice tracking for Finance and review single-source purchasing requests above assigned thresholds.
Apply AI-enabled tools appropriately to improve work efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
Develop and update training materials to reflect sourcing policies and processes.