Purchasing Buyer

Auxiliaries & Services Purchasing Buyer – USA (Homer / Plymouth (one day a week in Homer, MI)

Role Summary

The position is responsible for managing a defined group of Auxiliaries & Services sub-categories for the Homer, MI plant. The role operates in a fast-paced, highly demanding manufacturing environment and requires a high level of autonomy, ownership, and professional maturity

.The candidate will

• :Own the purchasing activities for assigned Auxiliaries & Services sub-categories, ensuring continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, quality, and service
• .Work in close coordination with Global Purchasing, Plant Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Finance
• .Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with plant needs and global guidelines
• .Build, manage, and continuously develop a robust supplier base in the USA in line with direction from the Auxiliary & Services Coordinator and Global Commodity Management
• .Identify sourcing risks and opportunities, proactively proposing mitigation and improvement actions
• .Operate with regular exposure to plant and purchasing leadership, requiring confidence in decision-making and communication

.The role reports to the Plant Auxiliary & Services Coordinator

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Professional Qualifications & Experienc

• e 5–8 years of solid experience in MRO / Auxiliaries & Services purchasing within complex and structured purchasing organization
• s.Experience in automotive or similarly demanding industrial environment
• s.Strong understanding of purchasing best practices, sourcing strategies, and supplier managemen
• t.Proven ability to work effectively in global and cross-functional organization
• s.Demonstrated experience operating under pressure and managing multiple priorities simultaneousl

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Education / Langua

• gesBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Business, or a related fie
• ld.Knowledge of additional languages is considered a pl

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Personal Attribu

• tes Strong negotiation, influencing, and communication ski
• lls.High level of autonomy and accountabil
• ity.Ability to handle direct, challenging discussions with stakeholders while maintaining confidence and professional
• ism.Results-driven mindset with strong problem-solving capabilit
• ies.Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppli
• ers.Resilience, tenacity, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, performance-driven environm
• ent.Strong sense of ownership and team collaborat

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