Purchasing Manager Summary
Purchasing Manager Job Opening in Detroit, Michigan. A tier one automotive supplier that specializes in manufacturing aftermarket components is current seeking a Purchasing Manager in the Detroit, Michigan area. The Purchasing Manager will have a lot of job responsibility, as he or she will be supporting purchasing operations in both the Detroit and Mexico locations that the company has. For the Purchasing Manager who can successfully manage purchasing for multiple locations, the Detroit-based company is offering a competitive compensation package, as well as the job opportunity to work with one of the most revered names in aftermarket components for the automotive industry. Only the most savvy Purchasing Managers should apply to this job!
Detroit Purchasing Manager Overview:
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for purchasing supplies and equipment for multiple locations, including the Detroit, Michigan and the Mexico location. He or she will need to negotiate prices with vendors and suppliers in order to cut costs for the organization. The Detroit-based job will need to develop a purchasing strategy that ensures both quality and cost-effectiveness of supplies for the organization. The Purchasing Manager will be overseeing one person and will have an integral job in the management of the company’s supply chain.
Detroit Purchasing Manager Job Opening
- The Purchasing Manager will be purchasing supplies for the company’s plants in Detroit and Mexico.
- The role must develop metrics on supplies purchased for the organization in order to find ways to improve cost-efficiency, expediency, and quality of items purchased.
- The job must keep budgets in mind when purchasing and buying from outside vendors.
- The Purchasing Manager must negotiate better prices to save the company costs on expenditures.
- The role must forecast market trends and industry standards in order to best source supplies to be bought from the Detroit location.
- The position must be aware of risks when purchasing various supplies.
- The Purchasing Manager must provide leadership to his or her direct report.
- The position may require occasional travel outside of Detroit, Michigan.
- The role will fulfill other jobs as assigned.
Purchasing Manager (Detroit Area) Job Requirements:
- A 4-year Bachelor’s Degree is business supply chain management is required for this job.
- At least 5 years of job experience in purchasing and sourcing supplies for a manufacturer.
- Adept and savvy negotiation experience.
- Great communication skills and the ability to purchase supplies for multiple locations.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint.
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