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HMS Products

Purchasing

Troy, MI · On-site

Position Summary HMS Products is seeking an experienced Purchaser & Planner to join our team. This position is responsible for managing the procurement of materials, components, and services that ...

Mott Community College

Manager - Purchasing

Flint, MI · On-site

Ability to appropriately use standard office productivity software as mandated by the College, such ... Certified Purchasing Manager ( CPM ) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer ( CPPO ) * Experience ...

Sbdinc

Manager, Purchasing

Chesterfield, MI · Hybrid

$95K - $153K/yr

Manager, Purchasing - Hybrid 3 Days Onsite in Chesterfield or Hopkinsville, 2 Days Remote ... Drive world class cost and margin enhancement (TCO Improvement) to deliver 5% YOY productivity

Nemak

Purchasing Operations Manager USA

Southfield, MI · On-site

Oversee inventory levels to ensure materials are available for production while minimizing excess ... Relevant management experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supplier Management, Manufacturing ...

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What is a production purchasing manager?

Production Purchasing Managers are professionals responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services needed for a company's production processes. They manage supplier relationships, evaluate vendors, and ensure that purchases meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Their work is critical to maintaining efficient production schedules and controlling costs within manufacturing or production environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a production purchasing manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Production Purchasing Manager, you need strong analytical skills, supply chain knowledge, negotiation abilities, and a relevant degree such as in business or supply chain management. Familiarity with procurement software (such as SAP or Oracle), inventory management systems, and relevant certifications like CPM or CPSM is highly beneficial. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure cost-effective sourcing, minimize supply chain disruptions, and support efficient production operations.

What are the main challenges a production purchasing manager faces when balancing cost control with production schedules?

A Production Purchasing Manager often encounters the challenge of negotiating the best prices without compromising the timely delivery of materials required for production. Maintaining strong supplier relationships and having contingency plans are crucial to prevent supply chain disruptions. Balancing cost control with production schedules requires close collaboration with both suppliers and internal production teams to forecast demand accurately and address any delays proactively. This role also involves regularly reviewing supplier performance and market trends to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.

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Purchasing Manager - Head of Project Purchasing

Farmington Hills, MI • On-site

MAHLE
10K+ employees
Learn more about MAHLEexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

***Onsite Role***
Your Contribution
As a Purchasing Manager - Head of Project Purchasing reporting to the Head of Purchasing - NA, you will work as a business partner within project teams, project buying assures that external material costs are optimal to enable MAHLE's competitiveness in the market. The material must be provided to the project on time and at the requested quality. All project purchasing related topics for BU1 products, within the region of NA are under the responsibility of the Job holder.
This role is responsible to:
  • Target the definition, achievement and reporting of Project Purchasing KPI's (e.g. projects, assurance of acquisition, project commitments in the development phase.)
  • Mentor and coach, personnel capacity and qualification planning for project buyers located in Farmington Hills and Mexico. Conduct annual performance reviews for employees. Develop annual Goals and Objectives.
  • Responsible for the project objectives regarding timelines, quality and target prices are achieved.
  • Responsible for regional and global projects are coordinated between regions.
  • Provide feedback to regional commodity buying and lead buying about supplier performance during the project phase.
  • Participation and approval of customer quotes for the Project buying scope (MSP- approval for material cost)
  • Responsible and support IPCO Tech activities in project and series.
  • Ensuring the PDP process and methods is followed: eg. Supplier panel/bidder list alignment, RFQ process in Jaggaer, quotation analysis, TRM, Feasibility, Critical component list, SDC and APQP/PPAP.

Your Experience & Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in technical discipline or bachelor's degree in business
  • 7+ years' experience in a purchasing, quality, or manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of quality and purchasing fundamentals, mechanical refrigeration systems, automotive heating and air conditioning, and engine cooling.
  • Must have good understanding of quality and statistical process control techniques as well as basic manufacturing processes such as light assembly, metal working, electronics assembly, rubber and plastic molding.

Our Offering
We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s)
For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, click here. and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group click here.
#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.
MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.jobs.mahle.com
Do you have any questions?
MEGHA.A.GUPTA@MAHLE.COM
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Facts about the job
Benefits: Benefits-US/CH_CN_DI_IB_LI_MA_MP_MW_OB_PH
Entry level: Management
Part- / Full-time: Full Time
Functional area: Purchasing
Department: BU1 Powertrain and Charging
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