Buyer 1, Suspension Parts

Overview

Buyer 1, Hard Suspension Parts supports sourcing, cost reduction, and strategic purchasing activities for assigned commodities, analyzing data, tracking performance metrics, and collaborating with internal teams and suppliers.

What you'll do

• Negotiate commodity pricing and support cost reduction initiatives to achieve departmental goals.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, and recommend the most competitive sourcing solutions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and engineers to understand commodity requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Manage contracts, purchase orders, cost reduction plans, and savings validation for assigned commodities.
• Monitor supplier performance and departmental objectives, coordinating cross-functional issue resolution and implementing mitigation actions to meet quality, cost, delivery, and timing targets.
• Analyze and validate data, track performance metrics, and prepare reports and presentations.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree with 0 to 2 years of experience, or 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• If holding an Associate's degree, 4 additional years of equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• The ability to work on-site in Farmington Hills, MI.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice to have

• Prior automotive internship or Tier 1 supplier experience.
• Experience supporting suspension systems or suspension components.
• Demonstrated leadership potential with an interest in future leadership opportunities within a global organization.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of issues and drive resolution to complex challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability in work products and deliverables.
• Adaptable and receptive to feedback, with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Details

• Location: Farmington Hills, MI.
• Hybrid schedule: Mondays through Thursdays in office.
• Education requirement: Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience and education considered.
• Sponsorship: No.