Altair
Commodity Manager - Forgings and Machining
Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Commodity Manager - Forgings. This is a direct hire position.
What You Will Do:
Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
Develop, execute, and continuously improve the regional sourcing strategy for forgings.
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.
What You Will Need:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field
7+ years of progressive purchasing or supply chain experience in the automotive sector purchasing forged parts.
Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and managing suppliers for forgings.
Proven track record of leading complex negotiations and delivering commercial savings.
Proficiency in cost analysis, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership methodologies.
The ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (approximately 10-20%).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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What You Will Do:
Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
Develop, execute, and continuously improve the regional sourcing strategy for forgings.
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.
What You Will Need:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field
7+ years of progressive purchasing or supply chain experience in the automotive sector purchasing forged parts.
Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and managing suppliers for forgings.
Proven track record of leading complex negotiations and delivering commercial savings.
Proficiency in cost analysis, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership methodologies.
The ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (approximately 10-20%).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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