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Job Impulse

Commodity Buyer

Job Impulse, Wayside Mobile Court, Michigan, United States

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Job Impulse, Inc. is an international recruitment company that focuses on upgrading the career opportunities of our candidates. We strive to create a professional partnership between our clients and contractors looking for their next career move. We have over 9,000 employees working in locations across twelve countries in fields ranging from industrial to office, marketing to engineering, technology, aerospace, medical, and more. Job Description

Job Impulse, Inc. has an immediate opening for a

Commodity Buyer

in

Whitehall, MI . Our client is a leading global supplier of automotive engine and transmission components, specializing in variable valve timing, transmission modules, and other precision-engineered systems. The

Commodity Buyer

is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure the best quality, cost, and delivery performance for assigned commodities. Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities in line with company objectives. Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance. Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers. Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and material cost fluctuations. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure supplier compliance with specifications. Maintain supplier relationship management, addressing issues and driving continuous improvement. Prepare and analyze RFQs, cost breakdowns, and total cost of ownership evaluations. Support new product launches and engineering changes by sourcing new materials and suppliers as needed. Job Requirements

Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management principles. Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration. Required Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred. Minimum 3–5 years of purchasing or commodity management experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing. Experience with global sourcing and supplier management. For immediate consideration, our MI Tech Division can be called at 248-268-3191 ext 135 or you can text us at 586-943-2598. Conducting drug screening and/or background check report inquiries may be necessary for employment purposes. Job Impulse, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Please be sure to carefully read through all requirements for the Commodity Buyer position as only serious applicants will be contacted. Unfortunately, not all candidates can be contacted who respond to this job; however, we will reach out to you directly if your experience is determined to match the desired requirements.

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