What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Finance Manager position at Cooper Standard?
Job Description
Job Title
Purchasing Finance Manager – North America
Location
North America (hybrid/remote as applicable)
Reporting to
Purchasing Finance Sr Manager - Global
Overview
The Purchasing Finance Manager – North America is responsible for providing financial leadership, analysis, and control in support of the North America Purchasing organization. This role partners closely with the NA Purchasing Team to drive cost transparency, savings realization, and strong financial governance across purchasing spend.
The position leads and develops a team of two finance professionals and plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and strategic decision support.
Primary Responsibilities
Regular
Additional Locations:
Additional Information
Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether personal, professional, or via education or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing recruitment@cooperstandard.com with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.
Remote Status
Hybrid
Job Title
Purchasing Finance Manager – North America
Location
North America (hybrid/remote as applicable)
Reporting to
Purchasing Finance Sr Manager - Global
Overview
The Purchasing Finance Manager – North America is responsible for providing financial leadership, analysis, and control in support of the North America Purchasing organization. This role partners closely with the NA Purchasing Team to drive cost transparency, savings realization, and strong financial governance across purchasing spend.
The position leads and develops a team of two finance professionals and plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and strategic decision support.
Primary Responsibilities
- Act as the primary finance business partner to the North America Purchasing Team
- Support purchasing leadership with financial insights to drive cost competitiveness, supplier strategies, and sourcing decisions
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities related to purchasing spend and savings for North America
- Track and validate purchasing savings and price variance impacts
- Analyze key cost drivers, risks, and opportunities affecting material spend
- Monitor and explain variances versus budget, forecast, and prior periods
- Oversee purchase price variance (PPV), accruals, reserves, and spend capitalization where applicable
- Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate period-end close processes and reporting
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of two finance professionals
- Collaborate with regional and global finance teams to ensure alignment and consistency
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related
- 5 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in manufacturing, supply chain, or procurement environments
- Prior experience partnering with purchasing or supply chain teams preferred
- Demonstrated people management experience
- Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and business partnering skills
- Solid understanding of purchasing economics, cost drivers, and savings methodologies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency (ERP, BI tools)
Regular
Additional Locations:
Additional Information
Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether personal, professional, or via education or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing recruitment@cooperstandard.com with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.
Remote Status
Hybrid