Commodity Buyer

Job Description

Position:
Commodity Buyer Metals

Location:

USA & Mexico (2 plants)

Regional Purchasing Director

• Purpose of the Role The Commodity Buyer is responsible for managing the purchasing activities of metal commodities across multiple plants (Cadillac, MI and two sites in Mexico).
• Key Responsibilities
  - Execute purchasing activities for metal commodities (steel, aluminum, stamping, forging).
• Manage supplier relationships, including daily communication and issue resolution.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery conditions within corporate guidelines.
• Ensure timely supply to support production needs in the assigned plants.
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery) and expedite issues when necessary.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and implement improvement actions.
• Apply company purchasing processes and compliance rules.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Quality, Logistics, Finance, Projects) to ensure smooth operations.
• Qualifications & Skills
  - Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience in automotive.
• Strong knowledge of metal commodities and supply base management.
• Negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office.
• Competencies
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Problem-solving and perseverance.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Results-oriented mindset with focus on QCDP (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Performance).

Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

Minimum of 5 years in purchasing/procurement within the automotive industry.

Strong expertise in metal commodities (steel, aluminum, stamping, forging).

Supplier base management and supply continuity.

Contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.

• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Problem-solving, resilience, and multitasking ability.
• Strong organizational skills and results orientation.
• Focus on QCDP (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Performance).

• Strategic role managing global metal purchasing.
• Direct exposure to leading automotive OEMs and innovative projects.
• Opportunity to drive supplier negotiations and performance improvements.
• Work in Novi, Michigan, a key automotive hub with strong industry presence.

Salary Type:
Annual Salary

Salary Min: $ 70000

Salary Max: $ 80000

Currency Type: USD