Senior Purchasing Manager, NA

DRiV • Southfield, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Purchasing Manager (SPM) will primarily support the Purchasing Director and direct-reports to the same, with responsibilities including supplier negotiations, execution of supplier resourcing plans, completion of supplier profiles and spend analyses, MCS forecasting, preparation of presentations for sourcing events, project oversight, and crisis management, with day-to-day activities to be determined based on the needs of the business.

Requirements

• Highly organized
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to interact with internal and external parties at any/all levels of seniority
• Ability to determine the next logical step—and take it
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business
• Must be able to prepare professional presentations, summaries, and project plans
• Must be fluent in English
• No less than five years in a Purchasing/Procurement role, with a strong track record of success

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish is a bonus
• Spanish speaking is a plus

Responsibilities

• Direct the Purchasing Managers and Buyers in the development and execution of commodity strategies.
• Prepare required documentation for supplier meetings and/or negotiations.
• As needed, take the lead on supplier negotiations and communications related to strategic initiatives.
• Prepare presentations to management for sourcing events.
• Generate reporting, including monthly actuals, forecasts, variances, and ad hoc analyses to measure Purchasing’s performance; identify financial risks and opportunities for mitigation.
• Assist in the management of multiple and changing priorities, including short-term initiatives to improve, for example, cash flow and cost recoveries.
• Build a cohesive sourcing strategy, including operational flexibility in the event incumbents are unable to meet their obligations or the company’s immediate needs.

What This Job Offers

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