Commodity Manager - Forgings and Machining Auburn Hills

Overview

Commodity Manager - Forgings and Machining Auburn Hills is a role at Nexteer Automotive focused on leading procurement for forgings and machining for the Drive line product line. Nexteer emphasizes diversity, innovation, and collaboration to drive growth.

For over a century, Nexteer has been an innovator in the automotive industry. We are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our values include Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability as we solve motion control challenges for global customers.

• Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
  • Develop, execute, and continuously improve the regional sourcing strategy for forgings and machined parts.
  • Identify, evaluate, and develop cost disruptive suppliers to meet quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and sustainability objectives.
  • Lead supplier negotiations to secure best-in-class material cost & commercial terms for the company.
  • Monitor supplier performance and manage key relationships to ensure continuous improvement, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams to align purchasing strategies with technical requirements and program timelines.
• Cost Management and Benchmarking
  • Lead and support annual cost reduction targets and ensure cost competitiveness throughout the product lifecycle, utilizing cost analysis, market intelligence, and should-cost practices.
  • Stay abreast of market trends, raw material fluctuations, and technological advancements that may impact cost structures.
• Risk and Compliance Management
  • Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including single sourcing, supplier financial stability, and geopolitical impacts.
  • Ensure all supplier contracts and purchasing activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
  • Support supplier quality audits and escalation processes as needed.

• 7+ years of progressive purchasing or supply chain experience in the automotive sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and managing suppliers for forgings and machining.
• Proven track record of leading complex negotiations and delivering commercial savings.
• Proficiency in cost analysis, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership methodologies.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (approximately 10-20%).

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries:
  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and related Electronics Manufacturing

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

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About Nexteer:
Nexteer Automotive is a global motion control technology company serving automakers worldwide with products including steering systems and driveline solutions, and technologies across electrification and software.