commodity buyer

Job Description
Position: Commodity Buyer - Metals Location: USA (Cadillac, MI) & Mexico
(2 plants) Reports to: Regional Purchasing Director
1. Purpose of the Role
The Commodity Buyer is responsible for managing the purchasing
activities of metal commodities across multiple plants (Cadillac, MI and
two sites in Mexico). This role focuses on supplier management,
negotiations, and ensuring continuity of supply, aligned with corporate
purchasing strategies defined by the Regional Director and Corporate
Headquarters.
2. Key Responsibilities
- Execute purchasing activities for metal commodities (steel,
aluminum, stamping, forging).
- Manage supplier relationships, including daily communication and
issue resolution.
- Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery conditions within
corporate guidelines.
- Ensure timely supply to support production needs in the assigned
plants.
- Monitor supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery) and escalate
issues when necessary.
- Support cost reduction initiatives and implement improvement
actions.
- Apply AKWEL's purchasing processes and compliance rules.
- Collaborate with internal departments (Quality, Logistics, Finance,
Projects) to ensure smooth operations.
3. Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related
field.
- 5+ years of purchasing experience in automotive.
- Strong knowledge of metal commodities and supply base management.
- Negotiation and contract management skills.
- Proficiency in SAP and MS Office.
4. Competencies
- Strong communication and teamwork.
- Problem-solving and perseverance.
- Organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Results-oriented mindset with focus on QCDP (Quality, Cost,
Delivery, Performance).