Project Buyer - Farmington Hills, MII

Project Buyer - Farmington Hills, MII MAHLE GmbH - 3.5 Troy, MI Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel English Japanese Full Job Description BU2 Thermal and Fluid System Together, we move the world—we've been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility. MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility Job Location -

Farmington Hills, MII Your Contribution:

As the N.A. Project Buyer you will be part of the N.A. Purchasing Team for compressors, motors, and pumps. You will interface regularly with the Program Management Team, and Engineering Team. You will help support the preparation of material costs and vendor tooling estimates for Acquisitions. You will be responsible for tracking performance to these material cost estimates and project timelines once the business is won. This role includes sending RFQs to bid list suppliers, working cross-functionally to evaluate supplier offerings/capabilities, negotiating the cost for components, working through the Mahle sourcing process, presenting at the sourcing table, and ultimately negotiating supply agreements with the selected supplier(s). Interface with Product Engineering to understand electronics and mechanical Bill of Materials and requirements. Send RFQs to suppliers on the bid list, analyze the results, and complete the sourcing process for each new part. Negotiate and execute Supply Agreements for each newly sourced part. Track performance to business case numbers and sourcing timing once the business is awarded. Managing the procurement process from initial RFQ to start of production. Support the Team Lead periodically by providing material cost estimates for components as a part of the acquisition process.

Your Experience & Qualifications:

Bilingual (english/japanese) is a must. Hands on experience using Excel is a must. 2+ years of experience within negotiation and project management is a must. Detailed knowledge of markets of the electronic commodity is preferred. Understanding and use of cost drivers and market dynamics in the electronic commodity is a must. Can communicate effectively on technical topics and can understand technical drawings is a must. Tier 1 Automotive industry experience preferable but not required.

Our Offer:

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s) #DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people. Do you have any questions? US Facts about the job Entry level: Experienced hires Part- /

Full-time:

Full Time Functional area:

Purchasing Department:

BU2

Thermal and Fluid System Location:

Troy, MI, US, 48083

Company:

MTFS (US) Closing date for applications Don't waste any time, apply while the position is online. Your future at MAHLE As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you. Shape the future with us. Our employee reviews

Nearest Major Market:

Troy Nearest Secondary Market:

Detroit