Purchasing Manager

• Develop and execute comprehensive purchasing strategies for Powertrain/Engine commodities, including FIE, Camshafts, VCT, and Timing Chains
• Align purchasing strategies with company objectives and financial targets
• Lead voice improvement initiatives, people development plans, and career coaching
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and long-term partnerships
• Establish cross-functional relationships using Supplier Relationship Framework principles
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and build resilient supplier networks
• Monitor supplier financial health, quality, and supply; develop improvement and backup plans
• Use Supply Risk Management tools to proactively avoid supply disruptions
• Advise MP&L, Product Development, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams
• Represent Purchasing at cross-functional program, project management, and launch meetings
• Monitor industry trends, market conditions, technological advancements, and regulations
• Engage regulatory bodies, brokers, industry experts, benchmarking companies, and industry associations
• Lead category strategy development for Engine commodities, including resiliency planning
• Drive purchasing discipline through dashboards, digital transformation, Purchasing Policy, contract sign-offs, risk assessments, and Delegations of Authority

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
• Direct or indirect leadership responsibilities over project teams, initiatives or direct reports preferred
• Strong business acumen, team building, collaboration, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical skills
• Understanding of cost drivers and cost modeling
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing purchasing strategies for Powertrain/Engine commodities, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance through strategic sourcing and negotiation.

• Purchasing Strategy Development
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Negotiation and Contract Management
• Supply Chain Risk Management

• Strategic Sourcing
• Cost Modeling
• Analytical Skills
• Supply Risk Management Tools
• Performance Monitoring

• Business Acumen
• Team Building
• Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Career Coaching

• Powertrain Commodities
• Engine Commodities
• Supplier Financial Health
• Market Conditions
• Regulatory Engagement

• Dashboards
• Digital Transformation Tools
• Purchasing Policy Framework