Purchasing Manager Shocks

JOB TITLE

Purchasing Manager - Shocks

WORK ARRANGEMENT

Onsite Southfield/Skokie

JOB SUMMARY

This role owns global purchasing management for shocks, including strategy execution, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, cost reduction, NPI, launch support, supplier performance management, and supply risk control.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute sourcing strategies for shock absorbers, struts, mounts, and related ride control / suspension components supporting global business requirements.

Lead RFQ activity, supplier selection, cost breakdown analysis, quotation comparison, and sourcing recommendations in alignment with quality, delivery, and profitability goals.

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, tooling, minimum order quantities, lead times, logistics terms, and annual productivity targets within delegated authority.

Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, responsiveness, and corrective action closure.

Partner with engineering, quality, operations, customer service, planning, and finance teams on product launches, quoting activity, engineering changes, and supply continuity.

Support

APQP/PPAP

readiness, program timing, and supplier industrialization for new product launches and ongoing production programs.

Identify cost savings and total cost improvements through resourcing, localization, VA/VE initiatives, dual sourcing, and process optimization.

Monitor raw material, freight, tariff, foreign exchange, and supplier capacity trends to proactively assess commodity risk and market movement.

Resolve shortages, expedites, quality claims, and commercial escalations while maintaining accurate purchasing records, supplier data, and management reporting in ERP / sourcing tools.

Support the Company's mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activitiesAssures compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations and laws.

Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II Procedures etc.)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree / Masters preferred in related field

EXPERIENCE

10+ years of automotive purchasingmanagement experienceTeam leadership and managementExperience in shock absorbers, struts, suspension, chassispreferred

REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS

Strong commercial negotiation skills and proven cost reduction capabilityReporting and presenting skillsAbility to analyze raw material drivers, tooling, freight, and total cost of ownership

ERP / MRP

proficiency plus strong Excel and PowerPoint skillsFluent English communication skills; Spanish or Mandarin preferredCPSM certification preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged computer and desk workAbility to participate in plant walks and supplier site visitsAbility to travel as required for business needsAn Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability