Our client, a global supplier of innovative automotive thermal and energy management solutions, is seeking a Commodity Buyer to join our team in their Technical Center in Novi, MI. Success in this role will be achieved through strong negotiation skills, superior communication, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience sourcing seals, gaskets, o-rings, and sleeves would be desirable.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Sourcing selection
• Conduct supplier benchmarking exercises and commercial analyses
• Send RFQs to preferred suppliers based on Commodity Strategy
• Conduct analysis on supplier quotes based on pricing, quality, delivery, and commercial ratings, including completion of Initial Sourcing Rationale
• Negotiate and issue sourcing contracts with suppliers
• Participate in Commodity Strategy development
• Supplier relationship management
• Productivity negotiations
• Deliver costed BOM inputs for new business pursuits (piece price, vendor tooling, timing, etc.)
• Lead/support Supplier Business Reviews with preferred suppliers as defined by Commodity Strategy
• Act as the Purchasing single point of contact for commercial issues
• Manage Risk Mitigation process, including maintaining the list of open Purchasing issues (RIO's)
• Support sourcing board meetings and program/phase reviews with a cross-functional team to deliver cost and timing targets, as required
• Support Capacity Study confirmations with suppliers, as required

Years of Experience:

• 3+ years in Commodity Purchasing required, with experience in strategy and sourcing for a multi-national company
• Experience in Engineering preferred

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering program

Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications:

• Strong negotiation skills resulting in delivered cost reductions.
• Strong analytical experience and data modeling using Excel.
• Program Purchasing and/or Program Management experience a plus.
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects and assignments simultaneously.
• High sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product is critical.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience in climate systems commodities preferred

What Our Client Offers:

Our client provides competitive benefits packaged focused on employee well-being and work-life balance.

• Medical, dental, and vision program options
• Retirement savings plan (401k)
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible work schedules (for eligible positions)