Purchasing Manager

Freudenberg Group • Plymouth, MI

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About The Position

Freudenberg is a global technology group committed to making the world cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable. They offer a networked and diverse environment for their 51,000 employees to thrive individually. This role is for a Purchasing Manager who will lead and develop a team, own market analysis and commodity strategies, drive cost reduction, and serve as a lead negotiator for supplier agreements. The position requires collaboration with global purchasing counterparts and acting as an advisor to various internal departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Commodity Management.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with aptitude for coaching or leading others and building high‑performing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to apply sound business judgment.
• Effective communicator who can influence across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and comfortable balancing strategic priorities with day‑to‑day execution.
• Proven potential and aspiration to grow into roles with broader scope, influence, and organizational impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Commodity Specialists, strengthening leadership capability and elevating team performance.
• Own market analysis and commodity strategies, gaining visibility for driving decisions that influence cost, risk, and supply continuity.
• Translate complex market data into raw material forecasts that support divisional and global planning.
• Drive total cost reduction strategies across assigned commodities, turning insight into measurable business results.
• Serve as the lead negotiator for high‑impact supplier agreements, expanding strategic negotiation and stakeholder influence skills.
• Collaborate with global purchasing counterparts, gaining exposure to enterprise‑level alignment and global market strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Sales, Divisions, and cross‑functional partners by clearly communicating cost drivers, risks, and supply conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager