Senior Purchasing Manager

Minth North America • Wixom, MI

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About The Position

Our team is expanding and looking for a Senior Purchasing Manager for our Minth North America region to be based in Wixom, MI United States. We are looking for a dynamic and driven candidate who is interested in joining a fast-growing global company in the automotive sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of purchasing experience or a combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years within the automotive industry.
• Strong leadership capability.
• Adept in the use of ERP/MRP systems and employing Lean/Continuous Improvement methods.
• Proven analytical and negotiating skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Organizational skills for efficient office control.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to make sound and timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the organization's purchasing function and ensure policies, procedures, and strategies related to procurement and sourcing of goods and services are followed.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Ensure purchasing requirements and metrics are met at all program milestones and develop and communicate program sourcing strategy.
• Purchase and negotiate materials, equipment, and supplies from a global supply base and evaluate supplier quotes and services.
• Assist the VP of Purchasing and Plant Manager with the development/execution of the corporate purchasing plan.
• Conduct bidding and assist in negotiations to achieve the best possible price, cost reductions, and service guarantees.
• Negotiate, write, and administer contracts for commodities and parts.
• Develop new supply sources where vendors are inadequate.
• Examine bids and make recommendations.
• Negotiate blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitor costs during the time period.
• Follow environmental and safety regulations and ensure compliance with US laws and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
• Coach and mentor Buyers.
• Assist team with day-to-day troubleshooting.
• Manage team performance, including setting up KPIs, monitoring performance, and conducting performance reviews.
• Serve as the first point of escalation within the Purchasing department.
• Manage an assigned set of commodities.

Benefits

• International development platform.
• Dynamic and efficient team.
• All-round career development opportunities.
• Personalized humanistic care.
• Diversified working atmosphere.
• Modern office setting.
• Competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree