HUB BUYER Auburn Hills$95-110k50% travel, with responsibilities spanning across North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico Overview: Seeking a highly motivated Hub Buyer to join our Purchasing team and play a key role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives across a multi-site environment. This position is responsible for managing supplier performance, delivering cost savings, and implementing regional and global purchasing strategies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead Indirect Category Strategy implementation and ownership, driving value beyond transactional purchasing
Analyze and manage spend, savings, and performance metrics, leveraging data to inform decisions
Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost optimization and meet annual savings targets
Collaborate across multiple sites to standardize processes and enhance purchasing efficiency
Drive alignment with cross-functional stakeholders, influencing decisions and ensuring business objectives are met
Support supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Benchmark and analyze the market and specifications for cost optimization.
Participate in cost reduction workshops/ VA/VE (Value Added/ Value Engineering) to identify alternative service/suppliers/product, manufacturing processes, etc.
Ensure Annual Productivities.
Analyze globalization rate of assigned scope. Develop and implement strategies to increase globalization rate.
Active participation of common reporting & cost saving follow up.
Define, measure, follow QCDIS ratings (Quality, Costs, Deliveries, Innovation & Sustainability) and update supplier strategy which support regional and global group strategies.
Validate Sourcing Committee: ensure the general conditions and other agreements, application, supplier capacity and capability commitment are signed.
Follow supplier’s performance deviation. Pilot for crisis management/ escalation procedure of unforeseen supply chain / quality disruptions.
Proactively evaluate suppliers to identify potential risk (Risk analysis to be managed with action plan).
Introduce new alternatives to secure service and provide cost reductions.
Support and attend audits/ pre audits/ suppliers’ meetings.
Reports anomalies and suggestions regarding the energy outcome and functioning of the energy management system.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and direct experience in purchasing
Proven experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into tangible action plans and fast execution.
Experience working in a multi-site or global environment
Ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions and levels
A strategic thinker who can move beyond transactional buying to deliver long-term value
Familiarity with calculations and processes that are purchasing specific
Displays professional integrity & demonstrates commitment to self-improvement
Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and with outside vendors / suppliers
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Flexibility and professionalism in dealing with suppliers and internal customers
Strong Proficiency in MS Office programs (especially Excel). Experienced in data-driven decision analysis
Negotiation skills in complex situations / with quick punch actions
Willingness to take on situations requiring negotiation and problem-solving skills
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