DRiV Incorporated · 1 day ago
Global Purchasing Manager, Finished Goods
Southfield, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDRiV Incorporated is a leading designer and manufacturer of automotive products, and they are seeking a Global Purchasing Manager for Finished Goods. This role will direct and control the purchasing efforts for Direct Material Commodities within the Global Aftermarket, focusing on supplier strategy, contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration.
AutomotiveManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Act as the Business Plan, forecast and strategic plan manager for the business line/region
Utilize commodity expertise and commodity strategies to create/update Business Plans and Strategic Plan Metrics
Supply base rationalization, development & spend management/segmentation for geographic considerations, Best Cost Country (BCC), Localization objectives, BU/plant-specific needs, new technologies, marketing/product strategies and cost management goals
Facilitate commodity strategy meetings to cross-functional/cross-business audience
Collect cost breakdowns from incumbent and potential new suppliers
Possess knowledge of supply market trends and characteristics (e.g., associations, trade publications and indexes, etc.)
Develop Supplier Partnerships/Strategic Alliances as necessary to support/enhance commodities strategies
Serve as focal point for escalation of all supplier relationship issues
Utilize supply base knowledge to manage risk to supply potentially caused by financial instability or insolvency at individual suppliers or related to supplier’s customer bankruptcy proceedings
Capitalize on all purchasing opportunities, future & current, to create the highest leverage across commodities
Set negotiation strategy and direction for commodity negotiation settings, include appropriate team members
Drive cash flow improvements initiatives (payment terms negotiations, consignment stock agreements, stock level rationalization, shortening LT, etc.)
Enforce Tenneco’s supplier requirements
Coordinate with Tenneco’s legal team to ensure contractual obligations minimize risk to the Company
Manage and coach a team of regional commodity buyers
Travel Required: 5-25%, Domestic and International
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics or similar degree
No less than ten years in a Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain role, with a strong track record in managing global projects and teams
Highly organized
Excellent communication skills
Ability to interact with internal and external parties at any/all levels of seniority and across different regions/cultures
Flexibility and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business
Ability to prepare professional presentations, summaries, and project plans
Fluent in English
Preferred
Master's Degree
Knowledge of other languages (ex. Spanish)
Company
DRiV Incorporated
DRiV, a Tenneco company, includes 31 of the best known and respected aftermarket brands, including 14 brands 100 years or older.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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CFO
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