Purchasing Manager - Head of Project Purchasing (Automotive)

TL;DR

Purchasing Manager - Head of Project Purchasing (Automotive): Leading project purchasing for BU1 products in North America to ensure optimal external material costs and on-time delivery with an accent on supplier performance and KPI achievement. Focus on mentoring project buyers, managing regional and global coordination, and ensuring strict adherence to PDP and APQP/PPAP processes.

Location: Onsite in Farmington Hills, MI, US

Company

Leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, focusing on making mobility more efficient, environmentally friendly, and economical.

What you will do

• Define, achieve, and report Project Purchasing KPIs, including assurance of acquisition and project commitments.
• Mentor and coach project buyers located in Farmington Hills and Mexico, including performance reviews and goal setting.
• Ensure project objectives regarding timelines, quality, and target prices are achieved.
• Coordinate regional and global projects across different business regions.
• Provide critical feedback on supplier performance during the project phase to regional commodity buying.
• Manage the PDP process: RFQ process in Jaggaer, quotation analysis, TRM, and APQP/PPAP.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline or a bachelor’s degree in business.
• 7+ years of experience in a purchasing, quality, or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical refrigeration systems, automotive heating/air conditioning, and engine cooling.
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and manufacturing processes (metal working, electronics assembly, molding).
• Must be authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship for employment-based visas.

Culture & Benefits

• Company health, life, and casualty insurance.
• 'hirify.globalforMe' benefits package and employee discount platform.
• Additional maternity pay and paid holidays.
• Collaborative environment with ongoing personal and career development opportunities.
• Inclusive culture welcoming diverse backgrounds and neurodivergent people.

Hiring process

• Initial screening call.
• Personal interview(s).