Purchasing Manager

Thornley Corporate Solutions • Troy, MI

1d • $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a business on a genuine growth curve, adding facilities, adding headcount, and backfilling this seat because the last person in it just got promoted into a brand-new strategic role. That's the kind of company this is: one where good work gets noticed and rewarded fast. Why this role Own purchasing strategy for an entire region, not just a single site Real influence over materials and technology choices as the company scales Report directly into a newly promoted Director, close to where the big decisions get made Join a team that's young, energetic, and moving fast, with room to grow alongside the business The role Manage a distributed buying team across the Americas, with buyers based in the Southeast US and Mexico Own supplier and commodity strategy across the region Work flexibly across US and Mexico time zones

Requirements

• 10+ years hands-on automotive purchasing experience
• Strong grasp of materials, commodities, and market dynamics
• Someone who evolves with new material technology rather than sticking to the old playbook
• Quick-thinking, adaptable, ready to move at pace

Nice To Haves

• Competitor experience is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Own purchasing strategy for an entire region
• Manage a distributed buying team across the Americas, with buyers based in the Southeast US and Mexico
• Own supplier and commodity strategy across the region
• Work flexibly across US and Mexico time zones

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed