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Senior Purchasing Manager - EPS Motors and Controllers - Auburn Hills
Location:
Auburn Hills, MI, US
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Senior Purchasing Manager to lead the procurement activities for Electric Power Steering (EPS) motors and controllers. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of EPS systems, strong supplier management skills, and a proven ability to deliver commercial value while mitigating risks across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
- Develop, execute, and continuously improve the regional sourcing strategy for EPS motors, controllers and associated 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 to 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 be cost.
- 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, financial stability of suppliers, 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.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
- Experience:
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in the automotive or high-tech manufacturing sector.
- Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and managing suppliers for Electric Motors and PCBAs, preferably in the Automotive segment.
- Proven track record of leading complex negotiations and delivering commercial savings.
- Proficiency in cost analysis, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership methodologies.
- Other:
- The ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (approximately 20-30%).
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