Sr Purchasing Manager - Steel and Stamping

Adient • Plymouth, MI

10d

About The Position

The Senior Manager – Steel and Stamping holds an influential role within Adient's Purchasing organization. This position leads sourcing strategies for steel and stamping commodities, drives cost competitiveness, and manages strategic supplier relationships, including long-term agreements. The role requires deep expertise in metal commodities, an understanding of market dynamics, and a record of building supplier partnerships and delivering results.

The position also leads, coaches, and develops commodity managers in the US and Mexico and supports Make vs Buy decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15 years of leadership experience in Purchasing, with a strong background in metals.
• Deep knowledge of steel and stamping commodities and global metals market dynamics.
• Proven ability to develop and execute commodity strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Strong negotiation skills, including experience with long-term supplier agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic supplier relationships and influence cross-functional partners.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing, diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall sourcing and supplier management strategy for steel and stamping commodities.
• Monitor and analyze global market dynamics, including price and supply trends, to anticipate risks and identify opportunities.
• Develop and implement long-term commodity strategies aligned with Adient's business objectives.
• Drive cost reduction by negotiating long-term agreements with strategic suppliers.
• Partner with VAVE, Engineering, and Sales teams to identify and deliver cost-saving and value-creation opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Lead, coach, and develop commodity managers in the US and Mexico.
• Support Make vs Buy decisions.

What This Job Offers

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