Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Buyer for a leading automotive manufacturing company . This position is ideal for a procurement professional with a strong background in supplier management, strategic sourcing, inventory control, and manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials and components necessary to support production schedules while driving cost savings, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.

Manage the procurement of automotive components, raw materials, and indirect supplies to support production requirements and customer demand.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with company objectives for cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Monitor inventory levels and material requirements, collaborating with production planning teams to ensure material availability while minimizing excess inventory.

Evaluate supplier performance through KPI tracking, quality metrics, and delivery performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and logistics teams to support new product launches, engineering changes, and production initiatives.

Analyze purchasing trends, market conditions, and material costs to identify savings opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.

Support production schedules by proactively addressing material shortages, supplier constraints, and logistics challenges.

Ensure accurate purchasing records, inventory transactions, and material planning data within the ERP system.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on supplier development, inventory optimization, and supply chain efficiency.

Prepare reports and presentations related to purchasing performance, cost reduction initiatives, supplier metrics, and inventory management.

Maintain compliance with company policies, automotive industry standards, and customer-specific requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.

5+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience within an automotive manufacturing environment.

Experience procuring direct materials, production components, and supplier-managed inventory.

Working knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, production scheduling, and inventory management principles.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Plex, QAD, or similar platforms.

Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of cost savings and supplier performance improvements.

Ability to interpret production forecasts and material requirements planning data.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and supplier networks.

Full-Time

Monday through Friday

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled