Purchasing Manager

Prospira America Corporation•Findlay, OH

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversee the purchasing function and lead the commodity team to ensure cost control, supplier development, and on-time delivery of quality products and services. Drive supplier performance through the use of metrics and continuous improvement initiatives across assigned facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent education or combined experience.
Minimum of three years’ experience in direct purchasing functions or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum three years’ negotiation and quoting experience required.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Suite and SAP.

Nice To Haves

Minimum three years negotiation, sourcing events, international purchasing and domestic/international supplier manager preferred.
Previous automotive supper experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop commodity buyers including performance appraisals and the establishment of appropriate goals and objectives with measurable metrics.
Work with GM of purchasing and drive proactive and corrective actions with all suppliers to provide the best quality, cost and delivery (QCD) to Prospira.
Conduct market and supplier‑risk analyses (including USMCA, tariff fluctuations, and geopolitical risks) and perform total‑cost‑of‑ownership (TCO) assessments.
Work with GM of purchasing on import tariff related issue and leading the buyers to conduct monthly tariff report.
Work closely with launch teams to provide adequate support and leadership to get projects completed on time.
Managing the resourcing RFQs and resourcing activities, working closely with the cross-functional team to provide an efficient performance to the RFQs.
Visit supplier, as needed, to verify fulfillment of contractual obligations to Prospira and ensure that suppliers are servicing Prospira’s best interest.
Maintain high ethical standards and professionalism in all areas of the Purchasing function.
Set and track annual/quarter cost‑reduction targets (e.g., x % year‑over‑year savings).
Work with the direct buyer to negotiate with suppliers for goods and services, negotiating the best possible price and service guarantee.
Reviews, monitors and reports on market trends to ensure that Prospira is receiving the best price.
Leading the direct buyer team in developing new supply sources.
Collaborate with buyers to review supplier bids and make award decisions for resourcing projects.
Reviews requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbers.
Work with the buyer to analyze quarterly pricing adjustments compared to standard pricing.
Works closely with GM of purchasing in efforts to improve supply chain and reduce costs.
Work with GM of purchasing to monitor continuous improvement efforts with suppliers.
Work with GM of purchasing to lead the buyers to build strong ethical relationships with internal/external customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.