Senior Purchasing Buyer - TCS Components

Role overview

This position sits within the purchasing function and focuses on managing buying activities tied to TCS components through both the pre-launch and post-launch phases. The role supports program teams, suppliers, and customers by handling data and quotation management, contract discussions, tooling timelines, change request/change notice flow, profile management, and overall launch readiness.

What you will do

• Own direct commodity buying responsibilities and provide leadership support within the team.
• Use strong judgment and broad experience to plan and execute strategic purchasing objectives.
• Lead negotiations for long-term agreements and annual savings targets in line with expectations.
• Build commodity strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Apply knowledge of commercial terms and total cost management principles.

Working environment

• The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and colleagues who are focused on teamwork and execution.
• A hybrid working arrangement is mentioned for the purchasing group.

Qualifications and capabilities

• Requires substantial experience, discipline, and independence to successfully close purchasing objectives.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness are important.
• At least 5 years of experience in commodity purchasing or a closely related purchasing role is needed.
• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or equivalent experience is expected.
• You should be able to align with and influence internal program teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Accurate data handling is necessary to support program timelines.
• Familiarity with commercial terms and performance-to-target concepts is required.
• The role calls for a results-oriented, proactive mindset from program start through launch.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and presentation skills are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is needed.
• Ability to lead within a team and build strong internal and external working relationships is important.
• High integrity, strong prioritization, and excellent time management are expected.
• You must work well in a fast-moving, highly productive environment and resolve conflict effectively while preserving relationships.
• Ability to prioritize work independently and focus on the most critical tasks is essential.

Preferred experience

• An MBA is considered an advantage.
• Automotive cross-functional experience is recommended.
• Exposure to electronic and thermo comfort commodities is a plus.
• Prior SAP ERP experience is also beneficial.

Additional information

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workplace. Candidates are expected to submit a resume through the company’s applicant tracking system. Because of the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must already be legally allowed to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms will not receive a fee and will become the property of the company.

Job details

Location: Southfield, Michigan, United States (48033). Job function: Purchasing. Requisition ID: 47575. Employment type: Salary.