Purchasing Area Leader
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Job Description
Job Description
**Purchasing Area Leader
Location:** Bowling Green, KY
Position Overview
A major automotive manufacturing organization in Bowling Green, KY, is seeking a Purchasing Area Leader to oversee and support a team of 3 to 4 buyers. This role requires a hands-on leader who possesses deep tactical buyer experience along with leadership capability, driving strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cost optimization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct, lead, and mentor a team of 3 to 4 buyers in daily procurement operations.
- Step in operationally to support buying activities, supplier development, and issue resolution.
- Lead supplier negotiations, contract sourcing, and cost reduction (VA/VE) strategies.
- Utilize SAP ERP systems to track purchase orders, analyze procurement metrics, and maintain inventory alignment.
- Evaluate supplier performance, quality, delivery metrics, and pricing structures.
- Minimum 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing.
- Minimum 3 years of experience leading, supervising, or managing purchasing personnel.
- Proven experience as a functional buyer in the automotive manufacturing sector.
- Proficient with SAP ERP purchasing modules.
- Strong track record in supplier negotiation and cost reduction strategies.
- Experience in raw material or metal stamping procurement.
- Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related technical discipline.
- Formal certification in supply chain management (CSCP, CPIM).
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You should be proficient in:
- Leadership / People Management
- ERP & MRP Systems
- Sourcing and Procurement Experience
- SAP
- strategic purchasing
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- ERP Software
- SAP
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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