Commodity Buyer- Forgings, Stampings, Rubber- Auburn Hills

Position Overview

As a Commodity Buyer, you will play a critical role in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of your assigned commodities while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability and ensuring that supply base meets cost, quality, launch and delivery commitments

Main Responsibilities

• Leads full sourcing process with activities as RFQ/RFI, technical reviews and obtain Council approval for new business awards.


• Works in cooperation with other Nexteer functions to make the best supplier selection for Nexteer.


• Conducts market research to identify potential suppliers and products that meet the organization's needs.


• Negotiates contracts for prices and terms with outside suppliers for new and carryover components.


• Develops and maintains commodity strategies in cooperation with other regions and in alignment with organizational needs and targets.


• Follows market price trends and general business activities.


• Manages supplier commercial issues.


• Ensures compliance to GSM Policies and Procedures.


• Establishes annual material budget and performs monthly budget analysis.


• Works with suppliers and Nexteer resources to identify, develop and implement material cost savings.


• Develop new suppliers/disruptors to properly support the needs of each product line


• Negotiate, implement and maintain up to date prices per material contracts with supply base in alignment with customer agreements.

Job Requirements

• Have a 4yr University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or any other relevant field


• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry in purchasing of direct material.


• Experience in commodity purchasing like Forgings, Driveline, Stampings, Rubber, Plastics


• Able to function independently with minimal supervision & technical guidance.


• Excellent negotiation skills.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills & interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.


• Good organization and documentation abilities.


• Working knowledge of MS office.


• Ability to read blueprints and understand basic engineering documents.


• Strong knowledge of the specific commodities, materials, and products being purchased.


• High analytical ability in complex situations with a strong knowledge of Purchasing strategies & skills


• Must be able to travel up to 15%