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Senior Manager, Purchasing

DENSO
Southfield, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Job Description

  • Reports to a Director or VP level within DENSO North America Purchasing Group (NAPG) supervising procurement officers or team members, and working across functional and geographic boundaries to support global or regional operations.
  • Supports the development of long-term strategies for the Purchasing function; aligns and executes plans as approved by Purchasing top management and monitors achievement.
  • Develop and deploy sourcing strategies for MRO spend, incorporating market insights, risks, opportunities, and best practices.
  • Leads the MRO Purchasing team for development and negotiation of complex supplier agreements while considering the business needs and obtaining proper approvals.
  • Conduct cost analysis, issue RFPs/RFQs, and secure competitive pricing to maximize total value of ownership while monitoring supplier performance.
  • Maintain an understanding of industry best practices and implement continuous improvement initiatives for MRO procurement (kaizen.)
  • Manage supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards and manages supply chain risks.
  • Ensure compliance with governance requirements and adherence to procurement policies, legal frameworks, and sustainability requirements.
  • Builds strong relationships with both suppliers and internal Purchasing contacts located within North America and Globally; strong collaboration and attention to continuous improvement.
  • Negotiate resolution of difficult situations relative to purchasing activities, both within and outside of the company.
  • Prepares MRO procurement related reports and reviews the reports of others for submission to Purchasing top management and other business executives.
  • Performs Human Resources activities including tracking of time and attendance, associate counseling, scheduling, evaluating work performance and assists in skill development.
  • Fosters high morale and teamwork by supporting the activities of subordinates through daily interaction and one on one contact.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field
  • 10 years of Related Experience
  • 3 years of people leadership experience
  • Strategic mindset and risk management
  • Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and terms and supply chain management
  • Ability to identify and implement system/ process improvements
  • Excellent problem solving and cross-functional collaboration
  • Proven ability to prepare and lead difficult negotiations and the ability to influence others
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
  • Competent level of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • People management direct and indirect reports
  • Customer service skills

Benefits Summary:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
  • 401K with 4% company match
  • Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
  • Bonus Program
  • FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Program
  • Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
  • Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
  • Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Development and Ongoing Training
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
  • Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
  • Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Annual Salary: $141,000 - $177,000

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Visual requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision. Physical requirements include standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. The work environment for this position is typically indoors in a pleasant, well-lighted area with comfortable temperatures and a controlled environment with no significant amounts of dust, fumes or odors. Unavoidable accidents and health hazards are unlikely.

This job description reflects DENSO North America assignment of essential functions; and nothing within this job description restricts DENSO's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Salary : $141,000 - $177,000

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