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Senior Buyer – Automotive | Chesterfield, MI
Movement Search and Delivery is working with a growing global automotive supplier in Chesterfield, Michigan to identify and evaluate a Senior Purchasing Buyer for a newly created position supporting a major expansion.
About the Role:
This is a highly hands-on purchasing role with a major focus on developing and sourcing new U.S.-based suppliers. The company currently has a significant supplier base overseas and is looking for someone who can help build out its North American supply chain.
This individual will manage sourcing projects from start to finish, negotiate with suppliers, drive cost reductions, and work closely with engineering and quality.
What You Will Do:
- Identify, develop, and source new U.S. suppliers
- Manage purchasing and sourcing projects from RFQ through award and implementation
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and supplier agreements
- Develop and execute cost-reduction strategies
- Track supplier performance, quality, cost, and delivery
- Partner closely with Engineering and Quality on supplier requirements
- Source materials, equipment, machinery, and services
- Support the continued development of the company's U.S. supplier network
What You Need to Succeed:
- Automotive purchasing experience required
- 2–4 years of purchasing/sourcing experience
- Experience managing sourcing projects
- CAPEX and/or metals purchasing experience strongly preferred
- OEM or Tier 1 automotive supplier experience
- Experience with GM, Ford, Stellantis, Volkswagen and/or Honda preferred
- Strong supplier negotiation and development skills
- MRP/ERP experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Self-motivated, hands-on, and comfortable working in a growing environment
About Movement Search and Delivery
MOVEMENT is a national executive search firm that connects companies with exceptional talent across engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, information technology, sales, legal, and human resources.
How to Apply
Apply through this posting and a member of the Movement Search and Delivery team will review your application.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000