JOB TITLE: Purchasing Manager - Shocks
WORK ARRANGEMENT: Onsite Southfield/Skokie
JOB SUMMARY:This role owns global purchasing management for shocks, including strategy execution, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, cost reduction, NPI, launch support, supplier performance management, and supply risk control.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Execute sourcing strategies for shock absorbers, struts, mounts, and related ride control / suspension components supporting global business requirements.
- Lead RFQ activity, supplier selection, cost breakdown analysis, quotation comparison, and sourcing recommendations in alignment with quality, delivery, and profitability goals.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, tooling, minimum order quantities, lead times, logistics terms, and annual productivity targets within delegated authority.
- Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, responsiveness, and corrective action closure.
- Partner with engineering, quality, operations, customer service, planning, and finance teams on product launches, quoting activity, engineering changes, and supply continuity.
- Support APQP/PPAP readiness, program timing, and supplier industrialization for new product launches and ongoing production programs.
- Identify cost savings and total cost improvements through resourcing, localization, VA/VE initiatives, dual sourcing, and process optimization.
- Monitor raw material, freight, tariff, foreign exchange, and supplier capacity trends to proactively assess commodity risk and market movement.
- Resolve shortages, expedites, quality claims, and commercial escalations while maintaining accurate purchasing records, supplier data, and management reporting in ERP / sourcing tools.
- Support the Company's mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities
- Assures compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations and laws.
- Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II Procedures etc.)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's Degree / Masters preferred in related field
EXPERIENCE:
- 10+ years of automotive purchasing management experience
- Team leadership and management
- Experience in shock absorbers, struts, suspension, chassis preferred
REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Strong commercial negotiation skills and proven cost reduction capability
- Reporting and presenting skills
- Ability to analyze raw material drivers, tooling, freight, and total cost of ownership
- ERP / MRP proficiency plus strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Fluent English communication skills; Spanish or Mandarin preferred
- CPSM certification preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:- Prolonged computer and desk work
- Ability to participate in plant walks and supplier site visits
- Ability to travel as required for business needs
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