Indirect Strategic Buyer

Indirect Strategic Buyer – Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

Position Overview

The Indirect Strategic Buyer will report directly to the VP of Purchasing and be responsible for developing and implementing strategies and processes for our indirect goods and services. The role will work closely with cross‑functional teams across the organization to deliver value and cost‑optimization opportunities, capture cost savings/reductions, implement processes, and improve financial and operational performance.

• Develop and lead the Indirect strategy across the organization to obtain best‑in‑class cost, risk mitigation, quality, delivery, and service.
• Drive the quotation processes, define evaluation criteria, identify and select suppliers, execute the evaluation process, refine and validate sourcing and purchasing options, and manage buy‑in of business unit leaders.
• Engage with multiple teams across the supply chain, including but not limited to sales, marketing, finance, engineering, and operations.
• Build sound relationships with suppliers and partners (internal and external).
• Execute contracts and manage information to ensure that the portfolio has consistent information and renewals or termination due dates are under control.
• Continuously look for ways to exceed customers’ expectations, increase efficiency, implement better processes, and achieve cost savings globally.
• Procure a variety of goods and services in accordance with company policies in an MRP/ERP environment.
• Serve as liaison between internal CVG customers and suppliers.
• Assist in resolving indirect supplier‑related quality issues.
• Perform duties in accordance with government regulations and CVG policies and procedures.
• Perform all duties according to prescribed safety, health, and environmental principles.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, or engineering.
• 4+ years of purchasing or strategic sourcing experience supporting multi‑site operations.
• Strong business acumen around procurement, inventory, and supply chain management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop high‑quality working relationships both internally and externally with customers and suppliers.
• Experience working with purchasing systems and ERP systems.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.

• Knowledge of the vehicle industry, complex machined materials management, lean manufacturing, MRP/ERP, and/or Advanced Replenishment Strategies.
• Minimum of one (1) year of operations/manufacturing background.
• Experience in a matrix environment is an asset.

• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to independently evaluate, assess, and initiate action.
• Ability to function as a team player.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Truck Transportation