Job description:

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 AKWELs purchasing processes and compliance rules.
- Collaborate with internal departments (Quality, Logistics, Finance,
Projects) to ensure smooth operations.
3. Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelors or Masters 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).

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years in purchasing/procurement within the automotive industry.

Technical Knowledge:

Strong expertise in metal commodities (steel, aluminum, stamping, forging).

Supplier base management and supply continuity.

Skills:

Contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.

Proficiency in SAP and MS Office.Personal Competencies:

Effective communication and teamwork.

Problem-solving, resilience, and multitasking ability.

Strong organizational skills and results orientation.

Focus on QCDP (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Performance).

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Strategic role managing global metal purchasing.

Direct exposure to leading automotive OEMs and innovative projects.

Opportunity to drive supplier negotiations and performance improvements.

Work in Novi, Michigan, a key automotive hub with strong industry presence.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 70000

Salary Max : $ 80000

Currency Type : USD

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