Purchasing Manager

Venteon Finance is currently seeking a Purchasing Manager for a manufacturing company located in the Ann Arbor, MI area. This position is responsible for managing the team members in order to achieve financial, quality, safety, and warranty objectives. This role also leads and manages subordinate departmental managers including Commodity Buyers, Plant(s) MRO Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Facilities.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Advanced degree or Certification preferred.
• 8-10 years of position-related experience.
• SAP experience is required.

• Support SAP launch activities for Procurement
• Interface with SAP cross functional team
• Develop SAP implementation plan and readiness tracking
• Prepare SAP monthly reports, including monthly development plan vs actual and readiness tracking
• Prepare transition from Oracle to SAP systems – S4 Hana & Ariba
• Manage SAP training for Procurement direct and indirect buyers
• Manage SAP training for Suppliers
• Lead all SAP issue resolutions internally and externally as they pertain to SAP
• Identifies and develops key talent and appropriately manage team members to ensure success of all individuals in the department.
• Manages the tactical operations of the materials management, purchasing functions, and others as assigned.
• Collaborates with inventory management team to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory planning.
• Leads contract discussions, negotiations, and implementation with cross functional team.
• Leads/supports innovation and Carbon Neutrality/Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• This position will require travel up to 20%.

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Purchasing

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing