Buyer / Purchaser / Procurement / Supply Chain / Logistics

Are you an experienced automotive purchasing professional with strong knowledge of steel, aluminum, stamping, and forging? This is an excellent opportunity to join an international organization where you will play a key role in managing metal commodities, supplier relationships, negotiations, and supply continuity across three manufacturing sites - one in Michigan and two in Mexico.

As Commodity Buyer, you will have meaningful responsibility and visibility within the purchasing organization, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to deliver the right balance of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Performance (QCDP).

Manage purchasing activities for key metal commodities, including steel, aluminum, stamping, and forging

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery conditions, and commercial agreements within established corporate guidelines

Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost, and delivery, identifying risks and escalating issues when appropriate

Follow standardized purchasing processes, corporate policies, and compliance requirements

Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Logistics, Finance, Engineering/Projects, and Operations to resolve issues and support business objectives

Work within corporate purchasing strategies established by the Regional Purchasing Director and Corporate Headquarters

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field

5+ years of purchasing experience within the automotive industry

Strong knowledge of metal commodities and automotive supplier markets

Proven experience with supplier management, purchasing negotiations, and contract/commercial terms

Experience working with SAP and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office

Strong understanding of supply continuity and the impact of supplier performance on manufacturing operations

We’re looking for a results-driven purchasing professional who can balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution. A confident negotiator who can build productive supplier partnerships A practical problem solver who follows issues through to resolution

Focused on measurable results and the QCDP philosophy—Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Performance

Comfortable collaborating across departments, plants, and international teams

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on supplier performance, purchasing costs, and production continuity while working within a global automotive manufacturing environment. If you’re an automotive purchasing professional with metal commodity expertise and you’re ready for a role with broader responsibility and international exposure, we’d like to hear from you.

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