Commodity Buyer- Forgings, Driveline, Stampings, Rubber, Plastics (Auburn Hills)

Position: Commodity Buyer- Forging, Driveline, Stampings, Rubber, Plastics

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

As a Commodity Buyer, you will play a critical role in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of your assigned commodities while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability and ensuring that supply base meets cost, quality, launch and delivery commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full sourcing process with activities as RFQ/RFI, technical reviews and obtain Council approval for new business awards.
• Works in cooperation with other Nexteer functions to make the best supplier selection for Nexteer.
• Conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and products that meet the organization's needs.
• Negotiates contracts for prices and terms with outside suppliers for new and carryover components.
• Develops and maintains commodity strategies in cooperation with other regions and in alignment with organizational needs and targets.
• Follows market price trends and general business activities.
• Manages supplier commercial issues.
• Ensures compliance to GSM Policies and Procedures.
• Establishes Annual Material Budget and performs monthly budget analysis.
• Works with suppliers and Nexteer resources to identify, develop and implement material cost savings.
• Develop new suppliers/disruptors to properly support the needs of each product line.
• Negotiate, implement and maintain up to date prices per material contracts with supply base in alignment with customer agreements.

Qualifications
 

• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry in purchasing of direct material.
• Experience in commodity purchasing like Forgings, Driveline, Stampings, Rubber or Plastics.
• Able to function independently with minimal supervision & technical guidance.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills & interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Good organization and documentation abilities.
• Working knowledge of MS office.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand basic engineering documents.
• Strong knowledge of the specific commodities, materials, and products being purchased.
• High analytical ability in complex situations with a strong knowledge of Purchasing strategies & skills.
• Must be able to travel up to 15%

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or any other relevant 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