Strategic Purchasing Manager Jobs in Rochester, MI

Position: Product Line Purchasing Manager (REPS)

At Nexteer, we don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all”. Our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been pioneers in the automotive industry.  Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for over 60 global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you! 

About the role

The Product Line Purchasing Manager aligns the purchasing strategy with REPS Product Line (PL) to ensure supplier cost targets, capacity and footprints meet requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver BOM cost roadmap to support price roadmap;
• Develop strategic suppliers with competitiveness in cost and other competitive advantages;
• Support development of the 10 Year Product Plan:
  • Work with PL Directors, Engineering and Sales to develop long term target pursuit plans and a pool of key opportunities;
• Support development and execution if the 5-year Business Plan:
  • Align with Sales/Engineering Match Pairs on future pursuits (Revenue Plan vs. High Priority Overlay vs. Op. Pool);
• Support benchmark competitor analysis studies, and drive execution of supply based opportunities;
• Work with Product Engineering for design to cost / design for purchasing activities;
• Drive early supplier selection/development to support earlier optimal concept designs;
• Understand ‘should be’ cost versus current pricing and drive any gap closure;
• Support Make Vs Buy studies;
• Represent Global Supplier Management (GSM) function in product team meetings and drive necessary matched pair activity on pursuits;
• Regular interface with cross-functional senior leadership;

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • 5+ years of automotive purchasing experience.
  • REPS experience and knowledge of related commodities and cost drivers preferred.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of colleagues across functions and regions. Demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrates exceptional analytical ability in navigating complex situations.
• Professionalism: Represent the CPO and Nexteer with professionalism and integrity.
• Travel: Ability to travel globally

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s degree preferred in Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

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Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Nexteer Automotive or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed Nexteer Automotive Agency Agreement on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered Nexteer Automotive property and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired. 

Please note, agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by a member of Nexteer’s Human Resources team.  No other Nexteer employee is authorized to bind Nexteer to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an agency. 

About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our innovative product and technology portfolio includes electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems and software solutions. The company solves motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for more than 60 customers around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China including BYD, Chery, Great Wall, Geely, Xpeng and others. Learn more at: www.nexteer.com