Purchasing Manager Job at Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC, Southfield, MI

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  • Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC
  • Southfield, MI

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Purchasing Manager to lead a commodity team focused on driving a high-value supply chain across the North American region. This role is instrumental in enabling competitive advantage and improving year-over-year operating income. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in sourcing plastic and metal components, raw materials, and protection components while leading cost-reduction initiatives and supplier development. The Purchasing Manager will collaborate with global cross-functional teams and supplier partners to implement commodity strategies, manage supply contracts, and ensure timely, cost-effective procurement that meets both plant operations and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver improvements in total landed cost, targeting year-over-year savings.
  • Lead and develop the purchasing team to grow leadership and functional excellence.
  • Implement a formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework to prioritize innovation and become a customer of choice.
  • Work closely with Advanced Purchasing and other functions to support optimized customer quote costs.
  • Communicate commodity strategies clearly, defining preferred suppliers and initiating advanced cost-saving initiatives.
  • Establish and implement best-in-class supply chain processes.
  • Foster strong internal and external relationships to improve sourcing performance and strategic alignment.
  • Execute global sourcing strategies and manage supplier contracts effectively.
  • Support operational KPIs, including inventory and delivery performance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
  • Proven experience managing commodities such as plastics, metals, raw materials, or protection components.
  • Strong technical knowledge of materials and cost drivers within assigned commodities.
  • Demonstrated success in commodity strategy development and execution.
  • Advanced negotiation and supplier management skills.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with Engineering, Sales, Program Management, and Operations.
  • Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial mindset and leadership acumen.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-performance environment.
  • Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Skilled in managing conflict and navigating challenges effectively.

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