Purchasing Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Duration: 6 Months Contract (Potential Temp-to-Hire)
Shift: 1st Shift, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mon - Thurs (In Office) & Typically Friday is Remote

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Purchasing Buyer to support procurement and sourcing activities for automotive components and commodities. The ideal candidate will have direct buying experience in the automotive industry, strong supplier management skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings and supply chain improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage sourcing, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and purchasing activities.
• Analyze supplier quotes and recommend best-value sourcing solutions.
• Support commodity strategies, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance reviews.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure successful product launches and
  supply continuity.
• Track savings projects, supplier metrics, and procurement performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement, inventory optimization, and lean supply chain initiatives.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of direct purchasing/buying experience.
• Automotive purchasing experience is required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with RFQs, supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost analysis.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Supply Chain certification (APICS, CPSM, or similar).
• Experience with supplier quality metrics and performance management.
  

Additional Information

• Approximately 10% travel may be required.

\nCompany Description

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit

Company Description

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit